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When my record company rejected 'Full Moon Fever', I was hurt so bad. I was pretty far along in my career at that point. I'd never had anything rejected; I'd never really even had a comment. So when that happened, it was really just a board to the forehead. But then, finally, I picked myself up.
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"When my record company rejected 'Full Moon Fever', I was hurt so bad. I was pretty far along in my career at that point. I'd never had anything rejected; I'd never really even had a comment. So when that happened, it was really just a board to the forehead. But then, finally, I picked myself up."
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When my record company rejected 'Full Moon Fever', I was hurt so bad. I was pretty far along in my career at that point. I'd never had anything rejected; I'd never really even had a comment. So when that happened, it was really just a board to the forehead. But then, finally, I picked myself up. — Tom Petty

About Tom Petty

Tom Petty was a Musician from United States (1950–2017).

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Who said "When my record company rejected 'Full Moon Fever', I was hurt so bad. I was pre…"?
This quote is attributed to Tom Petty, a Musician from United States.
When did Tom Petty live?
Tom Petty lived from 1950 – 2017.
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