Musical Career Reflections and Challenges

The speaker reflects on their musical career, discussing how past decisions, such as signing with EMI and recording in America, were challenging but ultimately contributed to their growth. Despite initial regrets, these experiences are now seen as character-building moments.

What does the speaker suggest about the nature of advice and choices?

• Advice is always good.

• Choices don't matter in the long run.

• Advice should always be followed.

• Different choices could lead to different outcomes.

What was the speaker's experience with signing to EMI in America?

• It was the best decision they ever made.

• It was a decision made with a lot of advice.

• It was a challenging period in their career.

• It was a smooth and successful process.

What does the speaker imply about the advice they received?

• They received advice but chose to ignore it.

• They received no advice at all.

• They received a lot of advice.

• They made decisions without any advice.

How does the speaker describe the record company's state during their early career?

• In chaos and descending into disorder.

• Stable and organized.

• Expanding rapidly.

• Thriving and successful.

What was the speaker's experience with getting airplay for their record?

• It was played occasionally.

• It received a lot of attention.

• It was widely played on the radio.

• It had no chance of getting airplay.

What does the speaker suggest about their early musical career?

• It was filled with success and recognition.

• It was a period of wilderness and chaos.

• It was a time of great learning.

• It was a smooth journey.

Who did the speaker work with during their recording in America?

• A renowned classical musician.

• A bass player from Grant Lee Buffalo.

• An unknown local artist.

• A famous pop star.

What was the speaker's opinion on the recording experience in America?

• It was an unforgettable experience.

• It was a minor setback.

• It was a great success.

• It was a disastrous episode.

What was the speaker's initial impression of the bass player from Grant Lee Buffalo?

• They were a well-known producer.

• They were a bit of a chancer.

• They were a close friend.

• They were a famous singer.

How does the speaker view their past decisions now?

• As the best decisions they ever made.

• As character-building experiences.

• As irrelevant to their current success.

• As mistakes that should be forgotten.