If there's anything I really want, it's privacy. Maybe I should do what Brando did 30 years ago - buy an island. Maybe take my girl and some friends and just go there and sleep. And read, and swim and think clear thoughts. Because you really can't do that here. You can't be normal: you can't just hang out and have a cup of coffee and pick your nose. (1999)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Depp expresses a strong desire for privacy and a normal life away from fame.
- In plain terms
- He wants to escape public scrutiny to live simply and think clearly.
- What can you take from it?
- Protect your privacy to maintain mental clarity and normalcy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you do if you had total privacy?
- How does fame affect your life?
Another view
Complete privacy is nearly impossible for public figures.
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