Alex Meneses Quotes

When I deal with folks I know casually, that are either famous or were famous. To be a big star, you have to be a little delusional. Nothing else matters than being that star. It's a bit weird.

Alex Meneses

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• To the solace of his name, simply saying 'Muhammad' has an incredibly soothing effect on me.

  

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• When I deal with folks I know casually, that are either famous or were famous. To be a big star, you have to be a little delusional. Nothing else matters than being that star. It's a bit weird.

  

  Alex Meneses
  • Star
  • Famous
  • Delusional