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"This rock thing got in the way of my teaching career"

- Al Jourgensen

About this Quote

Al Jourgensen's quote is a reflection on his experience with the music industry. He is describing the reality that his profession as an artist has taken precedence over his career as an instructor. He is revealing his frustration with the reality that his enthusiasm for music has taken him far from his initial career course. He is likewise revealing his dissatisfaction that his teaching profession has actually been put on hold due to his music profession. This quote is a pointer that often our passions can take us far from our original plans and goals. It is also a tip that we need to never give up on our dreams, no matter how hard they might appear. Al Jourgensen's quote is a tip that we ought to never let anything stand in the method of our dreams.

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Cuba Flag This quote is written / told by Al Jourgensen somewhere between October 9, 1958 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Cuba. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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