Quote by Donna Leon

I do not take any pleasure whatsoever in being a famous person.

I do not take any pleasure whatsoever in being a famous pers

Summary

This quote expresses that the person being referred to does not derive any joy or satisfaction from being well-known or a celebrity. It implies that fame alone is not a source of happiness or fulfillment for them, suggesting a possible preference for privacy or a deeper understanding that true happiness resides outside the realms of fame and public recognition.

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By Donna Leon

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