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Sold Quotes

On first sales and honest careers.

These sold quotes trace small, specific milestones, selling muffler parts as a teenager, or selling a first story back in 1973, rather than grand claims of success.

'The Outsiders' died on the vine being sold as a drugstore paperback.

Quotes by S. E. Hinton

I sold muffler parts over the phone when I was a teenager.

Quotes by Maura Tierney

I sold my first story when I was 21 in 1973.

Quotes by Joe R. Lansdale

I've never sold a lot of records.

Quotes by J. J. Cale

About Quotes

I've sold my records outta shopping carts on the street.

Quotes by GG Allin

But the drawings are not created only to be sold.

Quotes by Christo

Forty percent of all electronics sold are assembled by Foxconn.

Quotes by Charles Duhigg

I've written about 15 screenplays and they all sold - they were all sold on pitches.

Quotes by Bruce Vilanch

I sold my house to Jerry Seinfeld.

Quotes by Billy Joel

Being Quotes

I have sold stuff door-to-door, but not doors.

Quotes by Bill Bailey

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of 'sold' moments do these quotes describe?
They range from early jobs, like selling muffler parts as a teenager, to creative milestones such as selling a first story, giving the collection a grounded, career-focused feel.
Why do people search for quotes about being 'sold'?
Writers and creators often want honest language for describing modest beginnings or underwhelming sales figures, rather than only celebratory success stories.
Is there a quote here about a book that didn't sell well?
Yes, one recalls a book essentially dying on the vine after being sold only as a drugstore paperback, a candid admission about a rough commercial start.
Does any quote admit to limited commercial success?
One states plainly, 'I've never sold a lot of records,' offering a refreshingly modest counterpoint to typical claims of career achievement.
What related quote pages can I explore from here?
Check created quotes and about quotes for more reflections on making and describing one's own work.

One even admits to never having sold a lot of records, a candid note that pairs well with the about quotes collection on self-description and honesty.