Fail Quote by Kevin Bacon
“I want to see the numbers that prove that show-business marriages are any less successful than other marriages. It's just very public when they fail.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Oprah Winfrey Show, 2005
The speaker requests empirical data to compare the success rates of show‑business marriages with those of ordinary marriages, noting public scrutiny when they fail.
In simple terms: He wants numbers to see if celebrity marriages are any less successful.
Seek data before judging.
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When to use this quote
- research planning
- media literacy
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What metrics truly measure marital success?
- How does media exposure affect marriage outcomes?
Data may be limited or biased by publicity.