Quote by Penn Jillette

Whereas you have someone like Houdini, who works really, really hard to get really, really famous, and then has actual intellectual ideas that he puts into the culture that stay there.

Whereas you have someone like Houdini, who works really, rea

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This quote highlights the contrast between individuals who achieve fame through hard work and those who contribute intellectual ideas to the culture. It references Houdini as an example of someone who achieves great fame through dedicated efforts and then leaves a lasting impact by introducing intellectual concepts into society. The quote implies that while some people may achieve fame solely through hard work, it is the fusion of hard work and thoughtful ideas that truly leave a lasting impression on a culture.

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