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I question the value of stars. I think theyre overrated. They get too much money, too much praise
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"I question the value of stars. I think they're overrated. They get too much money, too much praise"

- Elia Kazan

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Elia Kazan's quote is a discourse on the unequal circulation of wealth and recognition in culture. He is examining why stars, or celebrities, are offered so much money and also praise when there are other individuals that are just as deserving, if not a lot more so, of such recognition. He thinks that celebrities are overrated which they are given way too much cash and praise for their job. This quote is a reminder that there are many people that are not offered the same recognition and sources as celebrities, which this inequality must be resolved. Kazan's quote is a call to activity to acknowledge and also reward those that are commonly overlooked as well as undervalued in culture. It is a reminder that everybody is worthy of to be identified and awarded for their effort and also payments to society.

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Elia Kazan This quote is written / told by Elia Kazan between September 7, 1909 and September 28, 2003. He was a famous Director from USA. The author also have 54 other quotes.

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