'It's a funny thing this celebrity. If you don't wave back you're a miserable bugger, if you do wave back you're a big-headed bugger. I don't know.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Celebrity creates a double bind where ignoring fans makes you seem mean, but acknowledging them makes you seem arrogant.
- In plain terms
- Fans think you are rude if you ignore them and stuck up if you acknowledge them.
- What can you take from it?
- Public attention often puts people in no-win social situations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How would you handle unwanted attention?
- Is fame worth the cost?
Another view
Not everyone experiences fame or public scrutiny in the same way.
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