I don’t care what you say about me, as long as you say something about me, and as long as you spell my name right.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that the person doesn't mind if people say good or bad things about them, as long as they are talking about them and spelling their name correctly. They just want to be noticed and have their name recognized, even if it's not always positive.
About George M. Cohan
George M. Cohan was an American entertainer, playwright, composer, lyricist, actor, singer, dancer, and theatrical producer. He began his career as a child performer and went on to write over 50 Broadway musicals and 300 songs, including classics like “Over There” and “You’re a Grand Old Flag”. Cohan was known as “the man who owned Broadway” and his life and music were depicted in the Oscar-winning film Yankee Doodle Dandy.
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