No man worth his salt, no man of spirit and spine, no man for whom I could have any respect, could rejoice in the identification of Tallulah's husband. It's tough enough to be bogged down in a legend. It would be even tougher to marry one.

Summary

This quote suggests that a truly respectable and courageous man would not feel proud or happy about being known merely as the spouse of someone famous, in this case Tallulah. The quote highlights the idea that it is already difficult to have one's individual identity overshadowed by the legendary status of another, and marrying a legendary person would make it even more challenging. It implies that a man of integrity and self-worth would want to be recognized and respected for his own qualities, rather than simply being associated with someone else's fame.

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