The strange thing is, pop stars don’t always see the bigger picture. The vocation of writing and performing requires

The strange thing is, pop stars don’t always see the bigger picture. The vocation of writing and performing requires total self-absorption. Most of the time, they’re under such pressure to stay on top, their best years are spent battling against themselves. In many ways, the label boss is the one concerned party actually enjoying the roller-coaster ride as it’s happening. Standing in the shadows, pulling strings, counting the shekels–he’s watching from the best vantage point possible. There’s a dangerous thrill to the vocation. It’s like holding a monster on a leash.

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