Twenty-five years ago I couldn't walk down the street without being recognized. Now I can put a cap on, walk anywhere and no one pays me any attention. They don't ask me about my movies and they don't ask me about my salad dressing because they don't know who I am. Am I happy about this? You bet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author finds peace in anonymity after fame, valuing normalcy over public attention.
- In plain terms
- He enjoys not being recognized because it lets him live freely.
- What can you take from it?
- Privacy can be a relief after public life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you value privacy more than fame?
- What does recognition cost you?
Another view
Not everyone values anonymity over public influence.
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