“There's a lot of selfishness in this band. It's the reality of being human beings, I guess, to a certain extent.”

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The speaker is saying that the band contains a fair amount of self-interest, and that this is part of being human. The quote frames that selfishness as something ordinary rather than surprising or unique.

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Originally said in English.

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About John Dolmayan

Armenian-American musician

Hovig "John" Dolmayan is an Armenian-American musician, best known as the drummer for System of a Down. He is also known for having played drums with Scars on Broadway. His career is rooted in hard rock and metal, and his name is closely tied to his work behind the kit with System of a Down. He was ranked number 33 on Loudwire's list of Top 200 Hard Rock + Metal Drummers of All Time.

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