Jimmy Nail

I was racing through life, utterly confused and angry. I don't know if I was out of control; it was more like I felt frustrated with myself and everything I saw happening around me. ↗

— Jimmy Nail

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Even now I can't stand being recognized in the street. I just hate it when strangers come up and try to talk to me. I'm pathologically shy. ↗

— Jimmy Nail

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I couldn't make sense of things. But then I began the process of civilising myself and trying to become a decent human being. I'm still working on it. ↗

— Jimmy Nail

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I find it very hard to play a part, then take it off like a cheap suit and become Mr Normal - Mr. Nice Guy. ↗

— Jimmy Nail

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I went from being totally unknown to getting stopped every time I went out. I always wanted to be successful, but I have never wanted to become a celebrity. I never, ever, craved that. ↗

— Jimmy Nail

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I've gradually grown more comfortable with who I am and what I am. ↗

— Jimmy Nail

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I've had a blessed career, and that has been acknowledged in many ways over the years. ↗

— Jimmy Nail

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If you think before you speak the other guy gets his joke in first. ↗

— Jimmy Nail

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The older I've got, the easier I've found it to accept myself. I think I've finally learnt not to beat myself up so much. ↗

— Jimmy Nail

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The whole fame and fortune thing is addictive. ↗

— Jimmy Nail

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