Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron

I awoke one morning and found myself famous.

I awoke one morning and found myself famous.

Summary

This quote, attributed to British poet and playwright Lord Byron, captures the bewildering experience of sudden fame. It suggests that fame can come unexpectedly, almost like a surprise, catching an individual off guard. It hints at the transient and volatile nature of fame, where one can go from relative obscurity to widespread recognition overnight. This quote evokes the feelings of astonishment, curiosity, and perhaps even a degree of confusion that accompany the moment of realization that one's identity has been transformed by external acclaim.

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Fame

By Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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