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“If I've learnt one thing, it's that I need to surround myself with people who want to know the real Pete Wentz, not some myth they've concocted from a bunch of press clippings. I can open the door a centimetre wide, and some people think I'm showing them the whole room. But all they're getting is a glimpse. That's all I want to show most people.”

Quote by Pete Wentz

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Pete Wentz, born on June 5, 1979, in Chicago, Illinois, is an American musician, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is best known as the founding member and bassist of the rock band Fall Out Boy. Wentz has had a significant impact in the music industry, renowned for his unique musical style and lyrical content, as well as his active involvement in social causes. more

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