A man once said that the pinnacle of success Was when you've finally lost interest In money, compliments, and publicity A noble enough idea I suppose… - Todd Snider

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A man once said that the pinnacle of success
Was when you've finally lost interest
In money, compliments, and publicity
A noble enough idea I suppose
How on Earth he does this heaven only knows
I know I need a lot more of all three of those
Before I'll ever have the nerve to turn up my nose
At any money, or compliments, or publicity

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About Todd Snider

Todd Daniel Snider (November 11, 1966 – November 14, 2025) was a singer-songwriter born in Portland, Oregon.

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Alternative Names: Todd Daniel Snider
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