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It was a mixed blessing to have famous parents. It was tough to go to auditions and be bad, since I couldnt be anonymous
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"It was a mixed blessing to have famous parents. It was tough to go to auditions and be bad, since I couldn't be anonymous"

- Ben Stiller

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Ben Stiller's quote talks to the special challenge of having popular parents. On the one hand, it can be a blessing to have well-known parents, as it can open doors and provide chances that might not be available to others. On the other hand, it can be hard to go to auditions and not succeed, as the pressure to carry out is higher when one's parents are widely known. It can be difficult to be anonymous when one's parents are popular, as individuals might currently have actually preconceived concepts about the individual's skill and capabilities. This can make it difficult to be judged on one's own merits, instead of on the basis of one's moms and dads' fame. Ben Stiller's quote talks to the special challenge of having popular parents, and the trouble of being judged on one's own merits instead of on the basis of one's parents' fame.

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Ben Stiller This quote is written / told by Ben Stiller somewhere between November 30, 1965 and today. He was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 30 other quotes.

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