"And I'm hoping that over the next 20, 50 years, whatever, the mystique of television and film and all that will diminish somewhat, and people will leave us alone to get on with our jobs"

Erika Slezak is expressing her hope that in the future, the public's fascination with tv and film will reduce, allowing stars to focus on their craft without the diversion of public attention. She thinks that if the general public's interest in the show business reduces, stars will be able to focus on their work without the pressure of public scrutiny. She is also recommending that this shift in public interest could take place over the next 20 to 50 years. This quote shows Slezak's desire for stars to be able to concentrate on their craft without the distraction of public attention. She thinks that if the general public's interest in the show business diminishes, stars will have the ability to focus on their work without the pressure of public scrutiny. This quote shows Slezak's desire for actors to be able to concentrate on their craft without the diversion of public attention, and her hope that in the future, the general public's fascination with tv and movie will decrease, enabling actors to focus on their work without the pressure of public analysis.