Quote by John Cusack

I think being self-referential is really narcissistic. Who's to say anybody's even thinking of you that much? But some of these movies that I've done, people still recite lines to me, even 20 years later.

I think being self-referential is really narcissistic. Who's

Summary

The quote suggests that being self-referential, or focusing on oneself, is narcissistic because it assumes that people are constantly thinking about the speaker. However, despite this skepticism, the speaker acknowledges that certain movies they have been a part of have had a profound impact on people, as evidenced by others reciting lines from those movies even years later. This contrast highlights the paradox between the speaker's doubt about their own significance and the lasting impact they have had on others through their work.

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By John Cusack

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