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People just expect you to show up, be a cartoon character of yourself, take your money and go home. But dont screw up to
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"People just expect you to show up, be a cartoon character of yourself, take your money and go home. But don't screw up to the point where you're gonna be out of the picture"

- Jimmy Chamberlin

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In this quote, Jimmy Chamberlin is expressing his aggravation with the expectations placed on him as a public figure. He feels that individuals just want to see a caricature of himself, rather than his real self. They expect him to merely appear, carry out, and collect his paycheck without any mistakes. Nevertheless, he also acknowledges the pressure to preserve a particular image and not make any significant mistakes that might potentially ruin his career. This quote highlights the pressure and analysis that stars and public figures deal with, and the continuous requirement to measure up to certain expectations.

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Jimmy Chamberlin This quote is written / told by Jimmy Chamberlin somewhere between June 10, 1964 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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