I was thinking in the cab on the way here that when I did press for the original production it felt like this was what I've always dreamt of - to be talking about myself, and about a play that I've written, and to be photographed. It was what I wanted. Now it's just part of the job.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker initially felt thrilled to discuss their own play and be photographed, seeing it as a dream come true. Over time, this attention has become routine and merely part of their professional duties.
- In plain terms
- What once felt like a dream now feels like normal work.
- What can you take from it?
- Fame and attention often become routine over time.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do your dreams change when they come true?
- When does excitement become routine?
Another view
The quote does not reveal how the speaker currently feels about the work itself.
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