Quote by Yvonne Strahovski

I remember being at Greenblatt's on Sunset, and some guy just walked straight up to me, and he had some bling on and whatever, and said something about a party down in Malibu and asked if I would jump in his car and go to the party. All I could think was, 'Who are you? I don't know you, and I don't care about how good your car is.'

I remember being at Greenblatt's on Sunset, and some guy jus

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This quote highlights the speaker's refusal to be swayed by superficiality and materialism. They recount an encounter with a stranger who tries to impress them with bling and the offer of attending an exclusive party in Malibu. However, the speaker's response reflects a strong sense of self and their disinterest in associating with someone solely based on their possessions or social status. They prioritize authenticity and genuine connections over shallow appearances.

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