Quote by Russell Brand

I don't know if this is the kind of retrospective analysis that people are fond of applying to their work or actions, but it feels like I knew I was going to be famous and I knew that an element of that would be traumatic, so that if I could make myself something big and otherworldly, it would be a kind of defence.

I don't know if this is the kind of retrospective analysis t

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their thoughts and motivations leading up to their journey towards fame. They question whether their foresight into their own future fame and the potential for accompanying trauma was a form of retrospective analysis. The idea behind their desire to become something big and otherworldly is perceived as a defense mechanism against the potential negative experiences that come with fame. This short explanation suggests that the speaker recognized the trade-off between fame and potential difficulties, using their aspirations as a form of protection.

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