Sometimes I'm scared of being Ozzy Osbourne. But it could have been worse. I could have been Sting.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He expresses fear of his fame but jokes that he could have had a different career
- In plain terms
- Being famous is scary but I could have been someone else
- What can you take from it?
- Public life has downsides but alternatives may be worse
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer safety or fame even if it is risky?
Another view
The comparison relies on subjective views of others careers
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