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What does it mean?
The speaker accepts press work but draws a line at family privacy.
In plain terms
I accept press work but need privacy with my kids.
What can you take from it?
Protect your family's privacy from public curiosity.

Where it applies

  • attending public events
  • shopping with family
  • raising children

Putting it to work

  • set boundaries with press
  • shield children
  • separate work and life

Questions to consider

  • How do you protect your family?
  • Where do you draw the line?

Another view

Public figures may have less control over privacy.

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  1. e've always had our run-ins with the paparazzi. That hasn't changed. They are very ambitious. They're looking for God knows what. (2004)

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  2. it's ugly. I don't mind so much when [the paparazzi] do it to me, but when it's my kids, that's another story. It's evil. (2004)

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  3. have a few quirks like being interested in insects and odd smells and stuff like that. (2004)

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