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What's very confusing for them is why there are people who want to take Mommy and Daddy's photograph. So we have a little game where we hide our face in Daddy's shoulder. When we get in the car and we've passed all the photographers, then we can bring our face out. They don't need to be exposed to the absurdity of that frenzy. Lily-Rose asks, 'Why do they want to take your picture?' My answer is always the same: 'I don't know.' Because I don't. (2004)

Johnny Depp#137

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The author protects his children from media frenzy by hiding their faces and explaining the confusion of photographers to them.
In plain terms
I hide my children's faces to protect them from photographers.
What can you take from it?
Protect children from public scrutiny and media frenzy.

Where it applies

  • parenting discussion
  • media interview
  • family protection

Putting it to work

  • shield family from paparazzi
  • explain media to children

Questions to consider

  • How do you protect your family?
  • What is the cost of fame?

Another view

Children may still face consequences of public parental profiles.

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