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We sold a certain, steady amount of product for them and they could count on it. When it came time to ask for the money
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"We sold a certain, steady amount of product for them and they could count on it. When it came time to ask for the money for this new record, they dropped us. It was fine with us. It was a dead fish"

- Gene Ween

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In this quote, Gene Ween is describing a company relationship where atrioventricular bundle sold a consistent amount of product for another party. This constant income was reputable and might be depended on by the other party. Nevertheless, when it was time for the band to request payment for a new record, the other party unexpectedly ended the partnership. Ween's band was not distressed by this choice, as they saw it as a "dead fish" - something that was no longer helpful or important. This quote highlights the fickleness and absence of commitment in the music industry, where relationships and partnerships can quickly change without warning.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gene Ween somewhere between March 17, 1970 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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