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debm55

(61,016 posts)
Sat Jun 17, 2023, 10:56 AM Jun 2023

Would you want to be famous? I wouldn't. I wouldn't want my life to be in a fishbowl for all to see [View all]

or read about. The money might be good, but giving up my privacy isn't.

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im with you!! i dont like attn drawn to mysef at all samnsara Jun 2023 #1
Agree debm55 Jun 2023 #4
Me either Diamond_Dog Jun 2023 #6
Diamond, I so agree with you. I like a peaceful existence debm55 Jun 2023 #8
I think it would be horrible; I love my obscurity. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #2
Agree. I am so glad I have the life I have. debm55 Jun 2023 #5
Next to my life and my health, I value my anonymity the most. no_hypocrisy Jun 2023 #3
I agree with you 100% debm55 Jun 2023 #7
There would be plenty of security and lifestyle consultants to guide you bucolic_frolic Jun 2023 #9
Me either. Don't gamble at all. Try telling that to a person who gambles or even plays the casinos debm55 Jun 2023 #11
What ever happened to Famous Amos....... Goonch Jun 2023 #10
That's sad. I remember his story. Didn't know he had a GFM site. debm55 Jun 2023 #13
He issued a cease and desist letter to a disc jockey rsdsharp Jun 2023 #34
So does this mean True Dough Jun 2023 #12
I know right now in my life, posting is helping me relax and not think of some personal things going debm55 Jun 2023 #15
We all need healthy outlets to keep us sane. True Dough Jun 2023 #17
Me too. debm55 Jun 2023 #22
Famous like Kim Kardashian? Hell No ... Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2023 #14
Somehow, I'd doubting True Dough Jun 2023 #18
Ahem ... true, but my GF thinks I'm bootylicious, that's all that matters! Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2023 #20
And leaving in a fishbowl? I'll pass.-- debm55 Jun 2023 #23
Famous guitar players don't really have to, esp. the old ones like I listed Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2023 #27
I don't remember any to be honest. debm55 Jun 2023 #35
I wouldn't mind being famous for something great. LakeArenal Jun 2023 #16
You know, True Dough Jun 2023 #19
Being famous in a world few inhabit would still be very rewarding. LakeArenal Jun 2023 #21
Thank you, Lake, I was the Golden Apple winner in my area twice and nominated numerous times. debm55 Jun 2023 #28
You go Girl!! LakeArenal Jun 2023 #30
Yes, it would be nice to be recognized in the niche your profession occupies, Ocelot II Jun 2023 #32
Never thought of that. Creativity and intelligence make you known but not famous. debm55 Jun 2023 #25
It's a darn shame True Dough Jun 2023 #29
Famous, hell no! I can't stand being watched or photographed. I'd love enough wealth Ziggysmom Jun 2023 #24
True, the money could be used for good causes. debm55 Jun 2023 #26
My answer is exactly the same! Phentex Jun 2023 #33
Come to think of it... LakeArenal Jun 2023 #31
I wouldn't mind being famous as long as I was also rich enough to construct Aristus Jun 2023 #36
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