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If you have music you want to play that no one asks you to play, you have to go out and find where you can play it. Its
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"If you have music you want to play that no one asks you to play, you have to go out and find where you can play it. It's called do or die"

- Steve Lacy

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In this quote, Steve Lacy is highlighting the importance of taking effort and pursuing your passions. He suggests that if you have a desire to play music that may not be in high need or popular, you can not just wait on somebody to ask you to play it. Instead, you need to actively look for chances to display your skill and share your music with others. Lacy describes this as a "do or die" circumstance, implying that if you do not act and put yourself out there, your dreams and goals may never ever pertain to fruition. This quote serves as a suggestion to be proactive and figured out in pursuing your objectives, even if it means stepping out of your convenience zone.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Steve Lacy between July 23, 1934 and June 4, 2004. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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