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Fame is being asked to sign your autograph on the back of a cigarette packet
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"Fame is being asked to sign your autograph on the back of a cigarette packet"

- Billy Connolly

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In this quote, comic Billy Connolly is highlighting the shallow nature of popularity. He compares the act of signing an autograph to something as mundane as a cigarette packet, suggesting that popularity is typically lowered to a simple signature on a disposable item. This recommends that popularity is not about real talent or accomplishment, but rather about being acknowledged and demanded by others. Connolly's usage of the word "asked" also suggests that fame is not earned, however rather bestowed upon somebody by others. In general, this quote sheds light on the shallow and fleeting nature of fame in our society.

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Billy Connolly This quote is written / told by Billy Connolly somewhere between November 24, 1942 and today. He was a famous Comedian from Scotland. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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