Hollywood is a town that has some stars on the sidewalk. - Dateline NBC July 23rd, 2004
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hollywood is known for its fame and symbols of celebrity.
- In plain terms
- Hollywood has celebrities and star symbolism.
- What can you take from it?
- Fame leaves visible marks on a place.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a city's character?
- How does fame shape culture?
Another view
This view reduces a complex industry to superficial symbols.
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