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What does it mean?
The quote warns that entering the music industry can damage mental health due to fame’s alienating effects and lack of authenticity.
In plain terms
Music fame can harm your psyche.
What can you take from it?
Consider mental‑health risks before pursuing fame.

Where it applies

  • career choice
  • artist management

Putting it to work

  • seek supportive networks
  • maintain personal truth

Questions to consider

  • What safeguards can protect artists?
  • Is fame always harmful?

Another view

It paints the industry as uniformly toxic, ignoring positive experiences.

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