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Pete Fountain

What we used to say was whoever had the bow tie got to lead the band. There was never any jealousy.

Jealousy

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

Pete Fountain is saying that the person wearing the bow tie was given the responsibility to lead the band, making it clear who was in charge. Because this was a simple, agreed-upon rule, no one felt jealous or competed for leadership.

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