Quote by Shirley MacLaine

Remember, I come from such an excessively overdone, red-carpet place called Hollywood. So I'm used to people blowing up their success in ways that are far above and beyond the truth.

Remember, I come from such an excessively overdone, red-carp

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In this quote, the speaker highlights their familiarity with the extravagant and exaggerated nature of Hollywood. They assert that in their industry, people have a tendency to inflate their accomplishments and achievements to a level that exceeds reality. The quote implies that they are well-acquainted with the practice of embellishing one's success, setting the stage for their potentially more grounded or realistic perspective compared to their peers in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.

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