Ric Ocasek (Richard Theodore Otcasek) Quotes

I don't think I'm an entertainer. I never think, 'Wow, I can't wait to get the crowd moving.' Some of my favorite bands never moved an inch.

Ric Ocasek The Cars

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• I don't think I'm an entertainer. I never think, 'Wow, I can't wait to get the crowd moving.' Some of my favorite bands never moved an inch.

  

  Ric Ocasek The Cars
  • Moving