When you're famous you kind of run into human nature in a raw kind of way. It stirs up envy, fame does. People you run into feel that, well, who does she think she is, Marilyn Monroe? They feel fame gives them some kind of privilege to walk up to you and say anything to you, of any kind of nature - and it won't hurt your feelings - like it's happening to your clothes not you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes how fame exposes raw human nature and invites invasive behavior from others.
- In plain terms
- Fame makes people treat you like an object rather than a person.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect less personal boundary respect when you are famous.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you protect your privacy?
- What happens when people feel entitled to you?
Another view
Not everyone reacts negatively to fame; some are respectful.
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