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The speaker is saying that once a person becomes part of the mainstream majority, they stop being seen as controversial. The line suggests that public attention often comes from being outside the norm, and that status can fade when acceptance grows.
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Originally said in English.
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Listed with no source found on Wikiquote; the quote is attributed to Michael Moore.
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About Michael Moore
American film director, producer, screenwriter, and author
Michael Francis Moore is an American filmmaker and author. He is known for documentaries and other work that approach social, political, and economic issues from a progressive point of view. He first came to wider attention with his debut documentary, Roger & Me, which won awards. The film takes a sharp look at the collapse of the automotive industry in 1980s Flint and Detroit.
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