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In my lifetime, I've discovered a great many incredibly talented individuals. Some have achieved stardom. Simultaneously, I've seen many dreams shattered, egos destroyed and lives changed forever. The end destination may well be fame and fortune, but the road to stardom is littered with broken hearts.

I'm not a big fan of the thought that you can become a star by winning a contest. I'm sort of old-fashioned. I think people need to get out there and they need to work and they need to do their music because they love it. If they become successful, then great, and if they are not, whatever.

I'm pushing ahead on my own - you no longer need a large record company to make you a star.

I want to reach the heights of stardom beyond my imagination.

I never get too high on my stardom or what I can do.

Stardom is a crazy thought. If that's what my path is, then that's where I'm excited to be headed towards.

I think success right now is not about how famous you are or how much you're getting paid, but it's more about if you're steadily working and you're happy with what you're doing.

You have reached the pinnacle of success as soon as you become uninterested in money, compliments, or publicity.

I think people often confuse success with fame and stardom.

I worry about people who sell out to chase fame because when they get it, it might not be so satisfying.