"If there's anything more mortifying than being famous at 14, it's being washed up right after"
- Moon Unit Zappa
About this Quote
This quote by Moon Unit Zappa speaks with the trouble of being a child star. At 14, a person is still a kid, yet they are thrust into the spotlight and expected to imitate a grownup. This can be a challenging shift, and the pressure of fame can be overwhelming. The quote likewise talks to the concept of being "washed up" right after achieving popularity. This means that the popularity is fleeting, and the person is quickly forgotten. This can be a challenging experience, as the individual has to get used to life without the popularity and attention they once had. It can be a hard shift, and the quote speaks with the idea that it can be a lot more challenging than being popular at 14.
This quote is written / told by Moon Unit Zappa somewhere between September 28, 1967 and today. She was a famous Musician from USA.
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