Quote by Stephen Hawking

The downside of my celebrity is that I cannot go anywhere in the world without being recognized. It is not enough for me to wear dark sunglasses and a wig. The wheelchair gives me away.

The downside of my celebrity is that I cannot go anywhere in

Summary

In this quote, the speaker, who is presumably a famous person, expresses the negative aspect of their celebrity status. They highlight the inability to travel incognito, despite attempts to disguise themselves. The speaker acknowledges that simply wearing sunglasses and a wig is insufficient to go unnoticed due to their distinguishable characteristic of using a wheelchair. This quote touches upon the challenges faced by celebrities whose physical attributes or noticeable features make it difficult for them to maintain anonymity in public spaces.

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By Stephen Hawking

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