I realised those things my ego needed - fame and success - were going to make me terribly unhappy. So I wrenched myself away from that. I had to. I had to walk away from America and say goodbye to the biggest part of my career because I knew, otherwise, my demons would get the better of me.
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"I realised those things my ego needed - fame and success - were going to make me terribly unhappy. So I wrenched myself away from that. I had to. I had to walk away from America and say goodbye to the biggest part of my career because I knew, otherwise, my demons would get the better of me." — George Michael #successachievement #workcareer
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I realised those things my ego needed - fame and success - were going to make me terribly unhappy. So I wrenched myself away from that. I had to. I had to walk away from America and say goodbye to the biggest part of my career because I knew, otherwise, my demons would get the better of me. — George Michael
About George Michael
George Michael was a Musician from United Kingdom (1963–2016).
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Who said "I realised those things my ego needed - fame and success - were going to make m…"?
This quote is attributed to George Michael, a Musician from United Kingdom.
When did George Michael live?
George Michael lived from 1963 – 2016.
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