“Mister Pope continued, “Now there are cliffs on both coasts. There’s an ocean on either coast. I mean, you are a bird. You aren’t the smartest creature on earth. Now, you, silly bird, find yourself the only bird like you… — Mark T. Sneed Copy Share Image
“I don’t know nobody that will tell you that they were unhappy trying to be great. Mistakes define us, son. Hell, boy, we all are made from our mistakes. When I talk to people, they never tell me that they regretted trying.” The saxophonist paused. “They will tell me that they wished that they had more time or that they… — Mark T. Sneed Copy Share
“There is no instant anything. Overnight success is a lie. That lie is just one of many lies that youth want to believe, even though it’s not true. No one walks onto the field and dominates on the first day. That is not possible. Popularity, fame, riches are illusions. Being popular is short-lived. Fame is here today and gone tomorrow.… — Mark T. Sneed Copy Share
“As I told you, I ain’t your mom or your dad. I’m your uncle,” Beaumont said. “I ain’t going to babysit you or your… — Mark T. Sneed Copy Share Image
“Mister Pope continued, “Now there are cliffs on both coasts. There’s an ocean on either coast. I mean, you are a bird. You aren’t… — Mark T. Sneed Copy Share Image
