Nothing is secret once you tell anyone. If you want to keep it quiet – don’t tell a soul.
Meaning of the quote
If you tell someone a secret, it's not a secret anymore. The only way to really keep something a secret is to not tell anyone about it. Once you share information with others, you can't control where it goes or who else finds out.
About Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain was a beloved American actor and singer who rose to fame as the star of the TV series Dr. Kildare in the 1960s. He went on to have a successful career in film, television, and theater, appearing in iconic miniseries like Shogun and The Thorn Birds.
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I actually feel sorry for people who have a lot of illusions in their head about what gay is. I mean, I know some gay people who are really wonderful people.
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‘Handsome’ means many things to many people. If people consider me handsome, I feel flattered – and have my parents to thank for it. Realistically, it doesn’t hurt to be good-looking, especially in this business.
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I pattern my actions and life after what I want. No two people are alike. You might admire attributes in others, but use these only as a guide in improving yourself in your own unique way. I don’t go for carbon copies. Individualism is sacred!
American actor and singer, recording artist
I consider myself a religious person. God is something very personal with me and I don’t flaunt religion in conversation with others.
American actor and singer, recording artist
I suppose everyone tells little white lies. Quite often they’re necessary to make someone feel better or prevent feelings from being hurt. Whoppers? No, that’s dangerous and they’ll boomerang.
American actor and singer, recording artist
Over a long period of time, living as if you were someone else is no fun.
American actor and singer, recording artist
I’ve learned, I think, to be able to distinguish between the necessary and the unnecessary as far as my limited outside time is concerned. Saying “no” politely is a necessity if one wants to lead any kind of stable life.
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