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Michael Ian Black

I actually don't know anyone who wants to be famous for fame's sake, at least not anyone I respect. But you need to have a certain amount of power in order to be able to do what you want.

Michael Ian Black

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Michael Ian Black is saying that people he respects don’t seek fame just to be well-known without purpose. Instead, he believes having some influence or control is necessary to achieve personal goals.

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