Quote by Marilyn Monroe

Fame will go by and, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes by, I've always known it was fickle. So at least it's something I experienced, but that's not where I live.

Fame will go by and, so long, I've had you, fame. If it goes

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's perspective on fame. They acknowledge that fame is transient and fickle, coming and going. However, they place little importance on it as their main source of happiness and fulfillment. Instead, they focus on the one constant in their life, which is their relationship with someone or something else. The quote suggests that the speaker considers fame to be merely a passing experience and not the defining aspect of their existence.

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