I know somebody from university who’s called Phil Collins and I think there’s something terribly unfortunate about sharing a name With somebody who either is famous or becomes famous.
Meaning of the quote
It can be really hard to have the same name as someone who is well-known, like a famous singer or actor. The person in the quote knows someone named Phil Collins, and they think it's very unlucky that this person shares a name with the famous musician Phil Collins. It must be confusing and frustrating for the person with the same name to always be compared to the famous one, even if they are completely different people.
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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