If fame is only to come after death, I am in no hurry for it.
—Martial, c. 86
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Men are generally more pleased with a widespread than with a great reputation.
—Pliny the Younger, c. 110They are trying to make me into a fixed star. I am an irregular planet.
—Martin Luther, c. 1530Fame is no sanctuary from the passing of youth. Suicide is much easier and more acceptable in Hollywood than growing old gracefully.
—Julie Burchill, 1986I am sick and tired of publicity. I want no more of it. It puts me in a bad light. I just want to be forgotten.
—Al Capone, 1929There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.
—Oscar Wilde, 1891