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famous people

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Famous people are individuals widely known by the public for notable work, talent, or influence. They may be actors, athletes, leaders, or creators, and often attract media and fans.

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There's no difference between fame and infamy now. There's a new school of professional famous people that don't do anything. They don't create anything. Ricky Gervais

I don't like the idea of famous people. Kristen Hersh

Famous people feel that they must perpetually be on the crest of the wave, not realising that it is against all the rules of life. You can't be on top all the time, it isn't natural. Olivia De Havilland

I don't really know a lot of famous people. I've met a lot of famous people. If I ran into Tom Hanks today, I would have to remind him who I was and he would then remember me. But he wouldn't come up to me and say, "Hi Dave!" David Zucker

It is a mark of many famous people that they cannot part with their brightest hour. Lillian Hellman

George Harrison was also a pleasure to work with. He was one of the most famous people I've ever known, but in spite of that fame, he was such a nice and friendly guy. Alvin Lee

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