Quote by Jarvis Cocker

As a shy kid growing up in Sheffield, I fantasized about how it would be great to be famous so I wouldn't actually have to talk to people and feel awkward. And of course, as we all know from fairy stories, when you achieve that ambition, you find out you don't want it.

As a shy kid growing up in Sheffield, I fantasized about how

Summary

This quote illustrates the speaker's childhood fantasy of fame as a way to avoid social interaction and anxiety. They believed that being famous would allow them to escape the awkwardness of conversation. However, the quote also highlights the irony that when one achieves fame, they realize it is not what they truly desired. It alludes to the notion that fame comes with its own set of challenges and may not bring the anticipated happiness or fulfillment one expects.

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By Jarvis Cocker

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