Quote by Thomas Friedman

Rock stars get room keys, I get business cards.

Rock stars get room keys, I get business cards.

Summary

This quote suggests the contrast between the glamorous and exciting life of rock stars, who are often associated with parties and wild adventures, and the more serious and mundane life of the speaker. While rock stars are given room keys, which represent a sense of freedom and adventure, the speaker is indicated to have a more professional and conventional lifestyle, represented by receiving business cards. This quote highlights the disparity in experiences and perceptions between those who lead extraordinary lives and those who live more ordinary ones.

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