George Clooney's Autobiography 'Open'

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This is what George Clooney has to say about being famous “The truth is you run as fast as you can toward it because it’s everything you want. Not just the fame but what it represents, meaning work, meaning opportunity. And then you get there, and it’s shocking how immediately you become enveloped in this world that is incredibly restricting. It’s the price you pay.” And what is his regret as a world-famous actor? - “I haven’t walked in Central Park for 15 years. I’d like to, you know?”

In his autobiography ‘Open’, Andre Agassi revealed that his life as a tennis superstar was one that he hated. He says that despite his wealth and success, playing the game interfered with his personal relationships and he felt disconnected with his life.

In every field, you will find someone who regretted having chosen a particular career or some aspects of it. There have been kings who regretted accepting the crown and prime ministers who questioned if the trouble was worth it.
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But for every person who regrets joining the Service, you can find two who are satisfied. And those who regret joining are the ones who came with the intention of being served rather than

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