"There are rumors, rumors, rumors. I'm always the last one to know about these things, literally"

In this quote, Shawn Ashmore is revealing frustration and potentially even a sense of seclusion. He points out "reports" three times, indicating that there is a great deal of speculation and gossip surrounding him. He then states that he is always the last one to understand about these reports, recommending that he is often overlooked of the loop or not notified about what is being said about him. Using the word "literally" emphasizes the reality that he is genuinely the last one to understand, further highlighting his feelings of being out of the loop. In general, this quote highlights the obstacles of being a public figure and handling constant reports and speculation.