Quote by Julie Burchill

Fact is, famous people say fame stinks because they love it so - like a secret restaurant or holiday island they don't want the hoi polloi to get their grubby paws on.


Fact is, famous people say fame stinks because they love it

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This quote suggests that famous individuals often claim that fame is undesirable, but this is because they actually love it. The comparison is made to a hidden, exclusive restaurant or a private holiday island that they want to keep exclusive from the general public. In other words, famous people may complain about fame to maintain its allure and to distance themselves from ordinary people. This explanation implies a level of irony and highlights the complex relationship between fame and those who possess it.

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By Julie Burchill
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