Dublin Quote by Taika Waititi
![“I remember being in Dublin in a café and seeing him [Jack Gleeson] two or three years ago, and he came in - Joffrey[from the Game of Thrones] came in - and I remember being so star-struck. I don't like famous people and I don't really get star-struck. But I remember seeing him and being so…” quote by Taika Waititi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5db/taika-waititi-3300_dublin_i-remember-being-in-dublin-in-a-caf-and_2438292.jpg)
“I remember being in Dublin in a café and seeing him [Jack Gleeson] two or three years ago, and he came in - Joffrey[from the Game of Thrones] came in - and I remember being so star-struck. I don't like famous people and I don't really get star-struck. But I remember seeing him and being so impressed that he was walking around. So I really like Joffrey.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Ringer, 2021
Seeing a famous actor in a mundane setting can surprise and inspire, challenging personal expectations about fame.
In simple terms: Famous people can be surprisingly normal.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unexpected moments with openness.
Themes
celebrity
humility
surprise
Mood
wonder
Type
narrative
personal
When to use this quote
- café encounter
- celebrity sighting
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
social perception
identity
fan culture
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing a star in everyday life change your view of them?
- Do you think fame should affect personal interactions?
A Different Perspective
May overestimate the impact of brief encounters.
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