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He is saying that playing in one's own hometown can feel both rewarding and difficult. The closeness to local expectations creates a lot of pressure, which can make the experience feel intense in both positive and negative ways.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jim Kerr
Scottish musician, singer and songwriter
Jim Kerr is a Scottish musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the rock band Simple Minds. With Simple Minds, he helped lead a run of commercially successful singles in the 1980s, including "Glittering Prize," "Someone Somewhere in Summertime," "Waterfront," "Don't You (Forget About Me)," and "Alive and Kicking." The band also reached number one in the UK with "Belfast Child" in 1989.
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