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The quote suggests that people often try to cover loneliness or emptiness by buying things. It also frames that behavior as common and a little self-mocking, especially among people with money and time to spend.
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Originally said in English.
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About John Cameron Mitchell
American actor, director, playwright and singer
John Cameron Mitchell is an American actor, director, playwright, screenwriter, singer, songwriter and producer. He won a Tony Award and is best known for writing, directing and starring in the 2001 film Hedwig and the Angry Inch. That film grew out of the stage musical of the same name. Mitchell later co-created the 2019 musical audio series Anthem: Homunculus and played Joe Exotic in the 2022 Peacock limited series Joe vs. Carole. His work often moves between theatre, film and music.
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Books by John Cameron Mitchell
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
2014