"This time, there were no drugs involved. The hours were completely normal daytime hours. I think we were able to appreciate the interplay, where before we had taken it for granted"
- Lindsey Buckingham
About this Quote
This quote by Lindsey Buckingham is referring to the recording of the album Tusk by Fleetwood Mac. He is speaking about the distinction in between recording this album and their previous albums. He is stating that this time, there were no drugs included and the hours were completely normal daytime hours. This enabled them to value the interplay between the band members more than they had before. He suggests that they had taken the interplay between them for approved in the past, however this time they were able to appreciate it more. This quote is a testimony to the power of sobriety and how it can assist us to value the little things in life. It likewise demonstrates how important it is to make the effort to value individuals around us and the relationships we have with them.
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