I feel about me like I’m one of the working people, just like you, and everybody else. I don’t fit the part of a celebrity.
Meaning of the quote
Doc Watson, a famous American musician, is saying that he sees himself as just a regular working person, not someone special or famous like a celebrity. He feels the same as all other people and doesn't think of himself as being different or better than anyone else. Even though he is a successful musician, he doesn't want to be treated or looked at as a celebrity.
About Doc Watson
Doc Watson was a legendary American musician known for his mastery of bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and gospel music. Blind from a young age, he won multiple Grammy awards and was recognized for his exceptional fingerpicking and flatpicking skills, as well as his deep knowledge of traditional American music.
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