Quote by Joseph Gordon-Levitt

While I'm not a celebrity, it's such a weird concept that society has cooked up for us. Astronauts and teachers are much more amazing than actors.

While I'm not a celebrity, it's such a weird concept that so

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This quote highlights an individual's perspective on society's fascination with celebrities. Despite not being a celebrity themselves, the speaker finds it strange how society elevates actors when they believe astronauts and teachers are more deserving of admiration. The quote challenges the notion that fame is the ultimate measure of greatness and suggests that other professions with significant contributions to society should be deemed more amazing.

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