Eddie confesses that the whole affair, combined with what seemed to be a lukewarm reaction from the industry that he'd admired and aspired to join, made him feel inadequate. In one of his deeper moments, Sal tells Eddie a simple truth: it's not about setting the world on fire, it's about playing the music. Armed and primed with that sentiment in mind, Eddie returns to Montreal, ready to play the festival.
Eddie recognizes that the entire experience, along with the lukewarm reaction from the industry he had idolized and sought to join, left him feeling inadequate. In a moment of introspection, Sal shares a straightforward yet profound truth: it's not about achieving greatness; it's about creating something meaningful through music. With this insight, Eddie returns to Montreal, prepared to perform at the festival.