Boy, you gotta be real sick to get this much attention.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that in order to get a lot of attention, you must be in a very poor state of health or have a serious illness. The actor is saying that people will only pay close attention to you if you are going through a difficult time or struggling with your well-being. The quote implies that getting a lot of attention is not always a good thing, and that it often comes at the cost of one's own health and well-being.
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