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Being a movie star, and this applies to all of them, means being looked at from every possible direction. You are never
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"Being a movie star, and this applies to all of them, means being looked at from every possible direction. You are never left at peace, you're just fair game"

- Greta Garbo

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Greta Garbo's quote talks to the reality of being a film star. It indicates that when you are a film star, you are continuously under scrutiny and never left in peace. You are always in the public eye and open up to criticism and judgement. Being a motion picture star means that you are continuously in the spotlight and your life is an open book. You are fair game for gossip, speculation, and criticism. It is a hard life to live, as you are constantly being watched and judged. You need to beware of what you do and state, as it can be used against you. Being a film star is a double-edged sword, as it can bring popularity and fortune, but it likewise indicates that you are always in the public eye and never ever left in peace.

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Greta Garbo This quote is written / told by Greta Garbo between September 18, 1905 and April 15, 1990. She was a famous Actress from Sweden. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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