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Alan Bennett

Those who have known the famous are publicly debriefed of their memories, knowing as their own dusk falls that they will only be remembered for remembering someone else.

Alan Bennett

Famous

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People who have had close experiences with famous individuals are often asked to share their stories in public. As they grow older, they realize their own identity becomes overshadowed, and their legacy depends mainly on their connection to someone more well-known.

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