Quote by Jean Claude Van Damme

What is a movie star? It is an illusion. It was everything I ever wanted to be, but it became a kind of shell, non? It was what made me famous and got me women. But it wasn't real.

What is a movie star? It is an illusion. It was everything I

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on the concept of a movie star, highlighting it as an illusion. They suggest that becoming a movie star was their ultimate aspiration, as it brought fame and the attention of women. However, they realized that this persona they adopted was not genuine or authentic. They describe it as a shell, indicating that behind the facade of stardom, their true self was overshadowed or concealed. This quote suggests a disillusionment with the superficiality and lack of reality associated with being a movie star.

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