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I was just thinking of James Dean and Marilyn Monroe and how young they were when they died. I would like to be a pop ic
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"I was just thinking of James Dean and Marilyn Monroe and how young they were when they died. I would like to be a pop icon who survives. I would like to be a living icon"

- John Travolta

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John Travolta is reviewing the tragic deaths of James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, 2 renowned figures of the 1950s who passed away at a young age. He reveals a desire to be a pop icon, but one who makes it through and has the ability to live a long life. He wants to be a living icon, a sign of durability and success. This quote speaks to the power of fame and the desire to be kept in mind. It also speaks to the fragility of life and the value of maximizing it. Travolta's words advise us that life is valuable and that we ought to aim to make the most of it. He is likewise revealing a desire to be remembered and to have a lasting tradition. His words are a tip to us all to take advantage of our lives and to make every effort to be kept in mind.

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John Travolta This quote is written / told by John Travolta somewhere between February 18, 1954 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 8 other quotes.

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