The nice thing about being a celebrity is that when you bore people, they think it's their fault.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kissinger notes that celebrities often project their lack of charm onto others.
- In plain terms
- If a celebrity bores people, they think it is the people's fault.
- What can you take from it?
- Celebrities often blame others for their own lack of engagement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you take criticism personally?
- Is fame a shield against feedback?
Another view
This ignores that audiences have a right to judge content quality.
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