I think fame itself is not a rewarding thing. The most you can say is that it gets you a seat in restaurants.
DAVID BOWIE
DAVID BOWIE
David Bowie on fame
David Bowie86 quotes“I think fame itself is not a rewarding thing. The most you can say is that it gets you a seat in restaurants.”
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