I wish I had a little more ambition. But then what would I do? Turn down more roles with more vehemence? Me no likey worky.
Nationalized industries are notorious for their inability to operate at a profit.
I destroyed a lot of guitars trying to get them to do what I wanted, but I learned something from every guitar I tore apart, and discovered even more things. Things like if the string is not straight from the bridge saddle to the nut, you're going to have friction.

