"It was kind of ridiculous to carry it up to a certain point and then drop the ball or the bomb, like quitting the band right after we had signed to Virgin"
- Elliott Smith
About this Quote
In this quote, Elliott Smith is revealing his aggravation and disappointment with somebody or something that has stopped working to follow through on their commitments. He compares this situation to bring a heavy object as much as a particular point, only to suddenly drop it and let it fall. This might refer to a person who has actually backed out of a job or a company that has failed to deliver on their promises. Smith also discusses stopping the band right after signing with a significant record label, which could represent a missed out on chance or a sudden change of strategies. Overall, the quote communicates a sense of frustration and a sensation of being let down.
This quote is written / told by Elliott Smith between August 6, 1969 and October 21, 2003. He was a famous Musician from USA.
The author also have 28 other quotes.
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