Quote by Billy Baldwin

When you become famous, you start getting invites to parties where there are famous athletes and famous rock stars, politicians, people who have tremendous power and affluence. It's not in my DNA, but certainly I have been exposed to it.

When you become famous, you start getting invites to parties

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This quote reflects the experience of the speaker as a famous individual who receives invitations to exclusive parties attended by influential and affluent individuals, including famous athletes, rock stars, and politicians. The speaker acknowledges that they do not naturally gravitate towards this lifestyle ("not in my DNA"), but states that they have been exposed to it nonetheless.

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