I’m not as surprised in going from playing 1,000 seats to 4,000 seats as I was from 100 to 500 seats.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that the musician John Mayer was more surprised when he went from playing for 100 people to 500 people than when he went from playing for 1,000 people to 4,000 people. The jump from a small audience to a medium-sized one felt like a bigger change than the jump from a medium-sized audience to a large one. This suggests that the musician is more used to playing for larger crowds now, and the increase in audience size doesn't surprise him as much as it once did.
About John Mayer
John Mayer is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his chart-topping albums, Grammy wins, and diverse musical influences ranging from pop to blues and rock. Despite some controversies, he has maintained a successful career spanning over two decades, with a devoted fan base and a wide-ranging creative portfolio including television hosting, comedy, and watch collecting.
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