Quote by Jeff Daniels

I know there are people, if I go into a market or a city for the first time, there are people that are there that just want to see the famous person, or the guy from 'Dumb and Dumber' or whatever movie they liked. And that's fine, it gets them in the door, but then it's my job to give them something different.

I know there are people, if I go into a market or a city for

Summary

In this quote, the speaker acknowledges that there may be people who are initially drawn to them because of their fame or past work. However, they understand the need to go beyond people's preconceived notions and deliver something unique. The speaker recognizes that while initial curiosity may pique interest, it is their responsibility to provide an experience or performance that surpasses expectations and offers something new.

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