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As a shy kid growing up in Sheffield, I fantasized about how it wo

As a shy kid growing up in Sheffield, I fantasized about how it would be great to be famous so I wouldnt actually have to talk to people and feel awkward. And of course, as we all know from fairy stories, when you achieve that ambition, you find out you dont want it. – Jarvis Cocker

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When I was in Pulp, I actively did more TV stuff because that was during the Great Britpop Wars, and it seemed important to prove that indie people could speak. That war doesnt exist anymore. – Jarvis Cocker

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Money isnt important, but you have to have enough, so you dont have to think about it. Thinking about money is a drag. – Jarvis Cocker

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I am proud, and more than a little excited, to be asked to work with Faber in an editorial capacity. It is my dearest hope that we will produce some fantastic books together. – Jarvis Cocker

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I think that once you open the door and allow people in on a certain aspect, its very hard to then control how far that ripple effect is. So I think that the person who is known or famous has the ability to decide what they do or dont want to share. – Rosie ODonnell

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To put it simply – you know, a lot of people believe that the benefit of this job is fame and fortune. I believe that you pay for the fortune through the fame. I dont buy into the notion that being famous is somehow a good thing, or an exciting thing, or a wonderful thing. – Evangeline Lilly

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People seldom become famous for what they say until after they are famous for what theyve done. – Cullen Hightower

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In fact, Id just like to own something. Everyone thinks Im glamorous, rich and famous but all Ive got is some recording equipment and a battered old BMW. – Dido Armstrong

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I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy. – Rabindranath Tagore

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