Quote by Johnny Mathis

I think there are a lot of people who really want to be famous, they really do. I don't. It sort of gets in the way of the everyday things that I do.

I think there are a lot of people who really want to be famo

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In this quote, the speaker expresses a contrast in desires between themselves and many others. While many people aspire to achieve fame and its associated recognition, the speaker states not subscribing to this inclination. They believe that pursuing fame can disrupt the simplicity and normalcy of their everyday life and potentially impede their ability to focus on and enjoy the ordinary activities they partake in.

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