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Meaning
The speaker is saying that well-known people tend to be more relaxed about being discussed publicly. The quote suggests fame can make people less sensitive to commentary or mention by others. It also implies that the reaction to being talked about is not always what one might expect.
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Originally said in English.
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About Leslie Jordan
American actor, comedian, writer, and singer
Leslie Jordan was an American actor, comedian, writer, and singer. Born in 1955 and active across stage, television, and social media, he was best known for his comic character work, especially as Beverley Leslie on Will & Grace. He also appeared in the American Horror Story franchise, The Cool Kids, Call Me Kat, and Hearts Afire. On stage, he played Earl “Brother Boy” Ingram in Sordid Lives, a role he later reprised in the film version. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he reached a large audience on Instagram, and in 2021 he published his memoir, How Y’all Doing? Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived.
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