Famous quote by John Oates

I was just glad to meet somebody outside of my group of small town friends who was into music. Somebody else who had asp

"I was just glad to meet somebody outside of my group of small town friends who was into music. Somebody else who had aspirations to do something more than sing at a record hop"

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John Oates' quote talks to the power of finding somebody who shares your passions and dreams. Maturing in a small town, it can be difficult to find somebody who understands and shares your interests. Oates was lucky to find somebody who was likewise enthusiastic about music and had goals to do more than simply sing at a record hop. This person likely provided Oates with a sense of sociability and understanding, which was likely a welcome modification from his small town pals. Oates' quote is a pointer that it is necessary to discover people who share your interests and dreams, as they can offer you with a sense of community and understanding. It is likewise a pointer that it is possible to discover individuals who share your enthusiasms, even if you are from a village.

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This quote is written / told by John Oates somewhere between April 7, 1948 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.
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