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“We were thinking about how other people deal with this career on every song. We got to meet people like Thom Yorke and hear him say how it's never normal when fans just come up to you. It's always a strange job. We don't want to come off like we're pitying ourselves for having this job because…” quote by Andrew VanWyngarden
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“We were thinking about how other people deal with this career on every song. We got to meet people like Thom Yorke and hear him say how it's never normal when fans just come up to you. It's always a strange job. We don't want to come off like we're pitying ourselves for having this job because it's really amazing in a lot of ways. But there's a lot of stuff that comes with it that we're not really comfortable with.”

Andrew VanWyngarden

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Artists grapple with fame’s oddities, balancing awe and discomfort while staying authentic.

In simple terms: Fame feels strange; artists stay true.

Key Takeaway

Embrace authenticity despite odd fame.

Themes

celebrity authenticity discomfort

Mood

introspective candid

Type

interview reflection

When to use this quote

  • concerts
  • media interviews
  • fan interactions

Key Concepts

public perception artist identity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does fame affect personal identity?
  • What comforts help artists stay grounded?
A Different Perspective

The pressure to perform may cause self-censorship.

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