Clubs Quote by Margot Kidder
“Theres this unspoken club where you say to each other: Oh God, if they only knew how ordinary I was, they wouldnt be interested. That includes movie stars and politicians.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1990s talk show appearance, Margot Kidder, 1995
People often hide their ordinary selves, fearing that revealing their true, modest nature would diminish others' interest.
In simple terms: People hide how ordinary they are to seem more interesting.
Key Takeaway
Embrace authenticity, not fame.
Themes
authenticity
insecurity
celebrity
humility
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- networking events
- online dating
- career interviews
- social media profiles
Key Concepts
self-presentation
social perception
impostor syndrome
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think revealing your ordinary side would change how others treat you?
- How can you balance humility with confidence?
A Different Perspective
Authenticity can be perceived as lack of ambition in competitive fields.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
![“[Could you show us how Lana Del Rey dances in a club?] That would be illegal.” quote by Lana Del Rey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/002/lana-del-rey-1196_clubs_could-you-show-us-how-lana-del-rey-dance_11205.jpg)
