Quote by Michael Tolkin

On one level, nothing's really changed in my life. I still drive my daughter in the car pool on Monday. But it's impossible not to be aware of this rush of attention it's impossible not to be seduced by it once you've entered into it, seduced by being unhappy when the attention wanes.

On one level, nothing's really changed in my life. I still d

Summary

This quote highlights the contradiction between the speaker's everyday routine and the sudden surge of attention they've received in their life. Despite continuing with regular tasks, such as driving their daughter in the carpool, the speaker acknowledges that they are now aware of the attention they are receiving. They confess to being captivated by this attention and becoming unhappy when it diminishes. The quote suggests that while some aspects of life may remain the same, the allure of attention can have a profound impact on one's emotions and perspective.

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