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Quote by Donny Osmond
I could play it safe by recording songs that are familiar, but am

I could play it safe by recording songs that are familiar, but am I expanding myself as an artist by doing covers? Its a catch-22. Its called show business: The word business is in it, and youve got to be a businessman. But then again, you have to be true to yourself as an artist. – Donny Osmond

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With success came an ever-growing burden of responsibility. I lived with a near-constant low-level anxiety that I would make a mistake that would not only threaten my career, but also my brothers – not to mention the livelihoods of many people who work with us or for us. – Donny Osmond

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Success
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I believe in the institution of marriage. Of course being a Mormon, we believe in eternity rather than just till death do us part. If you really try hard, if you make it work, its blissful. But I also know a marriage that isnt working can be painful. – Donny Osmond

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My political ideas and things like that, even my religion, I try to keep close to me because its a personal thing, and I dont shove it down peoples throats. I dont condemn any artist that wants to do that, like the Baldwins. Thats their choice. But in my world, Im just an entertainer. – Donny Osmond

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Its a lot of work to keep reinventing yourself and coming up with new stuff, but thats what it takes to be in show business. – Donny Osmond

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The Postal Services unmatched ability to reach every household and business in America six days a week is a vital part of the nations infrastructure. – Joe Baca

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There is something sinister, something quite biographical about what I do – but that part is for me. Its my personal business. I think there is a lot of romance, melancholy. Theres a sadness to it, but theres romance in sadness. I suppose I am a very melancholy person. – Alexander McQueen

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