I do find myself at the moment, due to the success of School of Rock, to be on people’s radar a little.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that because Richard Linklater's movie School of Rock was very successful, more people are now aware of him and his work as a director. He has become more well-known and recognized by the public.
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