I’m terribly attention-seeking. It’s very different once you get all this attention, though. Because then you want to control it. And you can’t exactly.

Meaning of the quote

This quote by British actor David Walliams explains that sometimes people crave attention, but once they get it, they realize it's hard to manage. At first, they enjoy the attention, but then they want to control it, which is not always possible. The quote suggests that being famous or popular can be both exciting and challenging.

About David Walliams

David Walliams is a multi-talented English entertainer known for his work in comedy, television, and children’s literature. He rose to fame as part of the iconic duo with Matt Lucas on the BBC’s beloved sketch show, Little Britain, and has since become a beloved children’s author with over 50 million books sold worldwide.

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