Quote by Evangeline Lilly

To put it simply - you know, a lot of people believe that the benefit of this job is fame and fortune. I believe that you pay for the fortune through the fame. I don't buy into the notion that being famous is somehow a good thing, or an exciting thing, or a wonderful thing.

To put it simply - you know, a lot of people believe that th

Summary

This quote suggests that contrary to popular belief, the advantages of a successful job, such as fame and fortune, do not come without their downsides. The speaker argues against the idea that fame is inherently positive, exciting, or marvelous. Instead, they imply that fame comes at a cost and suggest that the negative consequences of fame outweigh the perceived benefits.

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By Evangeline Lilly

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