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“I've always accepted applause as making me feel worthwhile. I hope I die being applauded. Just put a chaise longue under me and let me go.” quote by Eartha Kitt
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“I've always accepted applause as making me feel worthwhile. I hope I die being applauded. Just put a chaise longue under me and let me go.”

Eartha Kitt

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1965

Finds validation in applause, desiring a dignified end, symbolized by a chaise longue.

In simple terms: Seeks validation through applause.

Key Takeaway

Find self‑worth beyond external praise.

Themes

validation mortality artistry

Mood

melancholic hopeful

Type

reflective philosophical

When to use this quote

  • stage performances
  • public speaking
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

celebrity culture legacy existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives you intrinsic worth?
  • How do you envision a meaningful end?
A Different Perspective

Reliance on applause can be fragile.

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