I just want that one day, when I retire, that people still remember me like they remember Buster. I really want someone to respect me the way they respect Buster.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Keaton expresses a desire to be remembered with the same respect others give to Buster.
- In plain terms
- He wants to be respected and remembered as well as Buster Keaton is.
- What can you take from it?
- Legacy is defined by how others remember and respect you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What legacy do you want?
- How do you measure respect?
Another view
The comparison to himself suggests a complex identity issue.
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