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I grew up making music in my mum's basement, and I used to tell her I was going down there to work, and she'd say, 'That's not work. Go get a real job!' It took me signing a record deal to change her opinion!
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"I grew up making music in my mum's basement, and I used to tell her I was going down there to work, and she'd say, 'That's not work. Go get a real job!' It took me signing a record deal to change her opinion!"
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I grew up making music in my mum's basement, and I used to tell her I was going down there to work, and she'd say, 'That's not work. Go get a real job!' It took me signing a record deal to change her opinion! — Mike Posner

About Mike Posner

Mike Posner was a Musician from United States (1988–present).

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Who said "I grew up making music in my mum's basement, and I used to tell her I was going…"?
This quote is attributed to Mike Posner, a Musician from United States.
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Mike Posner lived from 1988 – present.
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