"That's the trouble with being me. At this point, nobody gives a damn what my problem is. I could literally have a tumor on the side of my head and they'd be like, 'Yeah, big deal. I'd eat a tumor every morning for the kinda money you're pulling down.'"
- Jim Carrey
About this Quote
This quote by Jim Carrey talks to the idea of advantage and how it can be isolating. It recommends that, because of his wealth and popularity, people don't care about his problems. He indicates that even if he had a severe medical problem, individuals would be dismissive of it since of his financial success. This quote highlights the idea that cash can't buy happiness, and that even those with privilege can feel alone and misinterpreted. It also talks to the concept that money can be a barrier to empathy, as individuals might be more likely to dismiss the issues of those with wealth. Eventually, this quote speaks to the idea that money can't purchase true connection and understanding.
This quote is written / told by Jim Carrey somewhere between January 17, 1962 and today. He was a famous Comedian from Canada.
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