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Quote by Amanda Palmer

“I get really fantastic results when I just get out of my own way.”

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Amanda Palmer, born on April 30, 1976, is a talented singer known for her unique musical style that blends folk, rock, and electronic music. She is widely recognized for her solo projects and collaborations with The Dresden Dolls. more

“I've always felt like an outsider across the board, since day one. The challenge has been to simply not pay attention to my outsider or insider status and just do the work and play the shows and connect with the people. And not even bother to play this game of keeping score, which is what destroys you.”

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“Comparing yourself to the people like you, comparing yourself to the people who aren't like you, looking at how many records you've sold, looking at the venue size you're selling out. None of that can even remotely measure how happy you are.”

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“There's a part of me that is really, really happy with all of my success lately because of what it can get me and what it can buy me in the fact that my music will hopefully reach more people. But it also makes me a little bit miserable because the minute the spotlight is on you, people start flinging sh*t at you for whatever reason.”

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“When you're a caregiver, you need to realize that you've got to take care of yourself, because, not only are you going to have to rise to the occasion and help someone else, but you have to model for the next generation.”

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“You know, there are so many snarky angry critics out there who are just sort of looking to tear down whoever is getting talked about.”

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“The challenge is to just focus on what's actually happening, focus on the people who get it, and focus on the people who are listening.”

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“The minute I spend any energy defending myself, explaining myself, or in the worst case scenario, trying to please those who are criticizing me, I will, you know, just fall off a cliff.”

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“If I simply do what I've always done, it's never failed me.”

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“I do what I want. I try to be nice to everybody. When I fail, I try to apologize.”

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