I gave up a lot of things in exchange for my success.
Meaning of the quote
To become successful, Billy Sheehan had to give up many things that were important to him. This means he had to make sacrifices and choose his career over other parts of his life. Sometimes, people have to make tough decisions and give up certain things they enjoy in order to achieve their goals and be successful.
About Billy Sheehan
Billy Sheehan is an American musician known for his impressive bass guitar skills, including his “lead bass” playing style. He has played with various acts such as Talas, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, and The Winery Dogs, and has been voted “Best Rock Bass Player” five times by Guitar Player readers.
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