Quote by Jo Nesbo

I don't think I'll ever feel as famous or as popular as I felt when I was a 17-year-old soccer player in Modle. Only about 20,000 people live there and 12,000 of them come to every game. Running onto the pitch each week was just the most fantastic feeling. Nothing can beat that.

I don't think I'll ever feel as famous or as popular as I fe

Summary

The quote expresses the sentiment that the feeling of fame and popularity experienced as a 17-year-old soccer player in a small town like Modle was unparalleled and unmatched. Despite the relative obscurity of the town, the turnout of 12,000 dedicated fans for each game made the speaker feel incredibly famous and validated. The exhilaration of running onto the pitch every week created an indescribable joy and fulfillment that would be hard to replicate in any other context. The quote highlights the unique and irreplaceable nature of youthful experiences and the powerful impact of local support on personal fulfillment.

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