"I was on the cover of a lot of newspapers. I was on the cover of USA Today for every single day for a month. I was on the masthead, so I tend to get recognized a lot, and in weird places. It's always flattering, and it's always odd. It's always at the worst possible time"
- Augusten Burroughs
About this Quote
Augusten Burroughs is reflecting on his experience of being on the cover of USA Today for a month. He points out that he was on the masthead, which likely suggests he was included plainly on the cover. He keeps in mind that he tends to get recognized a lot, and in unforeseen places. He finds it both lovely and odd, and typically at the worst possible time. This quote speaks with the power of media and how it can make someone popular, even if it is only for a brief amount of time. It also talks to the idea that popularity can be both a blessing and a curse, as it can be both lovely and inconvenient.
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