Famous quote by Shirley Manson

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A lot of celebrities just want money, fame, power, fancy cars, houses all over the world and have people bow down to the
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"A lot of celebrities just want money, fame, power, fancy cars, houses all over the world and have people bow down to them. To me, that's frightful behaviour"

- Shirley Manson

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This quote by Shirley Manson speaks to the concept that numerous celebs are driven by a desire for product wealth and power. She suggests that this is a frightening habits, as it implies that these people are encouraged by a need to be viewed as remarkable to others. This is in contrast to those who are driven by a desire to make a positive effect on the world, or to use their popularity to help others. Manson's quote indicates that the pursuit of money, popularity, and power can cause an absence of compassion and a disregard for the feelings of others. It is a reminder that we need to make every effort to utilize our impact and resources to make the world a much better location, rather than to just collect wealth and power.

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by Shirley Manson somewhere between August 26, 1966 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Scotland. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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