People roll their eyes and say, "Oh god, he's not rich or famous. " I say it's relative. … - Bradford Cox

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Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off. But if you don't have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and build one for yourself and for those who will follow after you.

Bradford Cox

People roll their eyes and say, "Oh god, he's not rich or famous. " I say it's relative. I mean, look at me: I'm 115 pounds and I grew up without money. To me, I'm rich because I don't have to worry about paying rent. I don't think about money now.

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