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Pete Davidson Doesn’t Want to Be Known in Hollywood as the “F***ing Loser Who Just Dates People”
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Carly Thomas
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Comedian Pete Davidson opens up about his struggles with fame, wanting to be known for his work, and his desire to take a step back from the constant media attention on his personal life.
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- Davidson compares his experience in Hollywood to Tony Soprano's quote about feeling like he got into something at the 'end,' when the 'good times were over', reflecting on the downside of early success and overexposure.
- Davidson says he made the 'mistake' of saying 'yes' to everything early in his career, but now he's 'older and wiser' and realizes 'less is more,' citing actors like Christian Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio who take longer breaks between projects to maintain their mystique.
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Pete Davidson, Christian Bale, Leonardo DiCaprio, Saturday Night Live, Bodies Bodies Bodies, The King of Staten Island, Bupkis