I could do a Bruce Willis thing and make a record now, but it would just milk my teen-boy, pop-idol image. I'd rather do nothing than do that. (1988)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Depp refuses to capitalize on his teen idol image to make a record.
- In plain terms
- He would rather do nothing than milk his past popularity.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't exploit your past fame just to make money.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you refuse to sell?
- How do you handle success?
Another view
Walking away from easy money can be a missed financial opportunity.
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