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“I think because I worked really hard before I had any kind of success it kept me grounded. You just don't know how long that success is gonna be there.” quote by Butch Vig — Download Open image

“I think because I worked really hard before I had any kind of success it kept me grounded. You just don't know how long that success is gonna be there.”

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