I love acting. Oh, God, I love it. But all this fame and all this bullshit attention. I'm not supernatural. I've done nothing extremely special to deserve the position. It happens every couple of years, and it's happened to hundreds of people before me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ledger expresses love for acting but rejects the idea that fame makes him superior to others.
- In plain terms
- He loves acting but knows fame does not make him special.
- What can you take from it?
- Fame does not equal worth or superiority.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does fame change who you are?
- How do you handle recognition?
Another view
Public attention is unavoidable for successful artists.
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