Quote by Shirley Jones

After I won the Oscar, my salary doubled, my friends tripled, my children became more popular at school, my butcher made a pass at me, and my maid hit me up for a raise.

After I won the Oscar, my salary doubled, my friends tripled

Summary

This quote humorously illustrates the impact that success and fame can have on various aspects of a person's life. The speaker jokingly suggests that winning an Oscar resulted in significant financial gains, an influx of new friends, heightened popularity for their children, unexpected romantic advances, and even requests for a raise from their employees. Overall, this quote reflects the exaggerated consequences and unexpected changes that can accompany achieving great recognition and success in one's field.

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