Quote by Ken Follet

One of the hardest things for me, now that I'm famous, is finding people who can read my stuff and give me an honest critique.

One of the hardest things for me, now that I'm famous, is fi

Summary

In this quote, the speaker, presumably someone who has attained fame, expresses the difficulty they face in finding individuals capable of providing genuine and objective feedback on their work. As someone who has reached a level of prominence, their status might influence others' opinions and potentially hinder receiving honest critiques. This highlights the challenge of finding trustworthy and unbiased criticism, and the importance of unbiased feedback in an artist or writer's journey, regardless of their celebrity status.

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