A Quote by Nicholas D'Agosto
I'm very thankful I'm finding my way, and people are excited to bring me into roles that demand a certain complexity.
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Just don't let the hype of what people are saying and how much they love you, y'know, just take the compliment and be thankful that people are complimenting you, but don't let it consume you; don't let your circumstances around you and the way people view you make you act a certain way.
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