Quote by Matt Damon

There are people who appear in the magazines and I don't know who they are. I've never seen anything they've done and their careers are over already. They're famous for maybe 10 minutes. Real careers, I think, take a long time to unfold.

There are people who appear in the magazines and I don't kno

Summary

This quote highlights the fleeting nature of fame and the superficiality of certain celebrity culture. The speaker laments the rise of individuals who gain short-lived fame solely through magazine appearances, without accomplishing anything significant or enduring. They point out that true success and meaningful careers are built over a more sustained period of time, emphasizing the importance of dedication, hard work, and longevity in achieving genuine accomplishments and recognition.

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Famous

By Matt Damon

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