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Quote by Cliff Burton

“You don't burn out from going too fast. You burn out from going too slow and getting bored.”

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Cliff Burton was an outstanding musician, best known for his role as the bassist in the heavy metal band Metallica. His influence in the music industry continues to this day, despite his untimely death in 1986 due to an accident. more

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“Personally, I would say the 'master' of this whole thing is fate... Whoever is on the playing field is fair game, and it's up to them to avoid being used.”

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