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Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend · October 7, 2024 · 68m

Al Pacino

Al Pacino discusses his memoir Sonny Boy, his approach to acting, and the loneliness of fame. A surprisingly vulnerable conversation with one of the greatest actors alive.

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Pacino tells Conan that 'Al Pacino' — the legend, the icon — is a character he's been performing for 50 years. The real person behind the legend is quieter, more uncertain, and much lonelier than the public imagines.

Highlights

Fame is a form of isolation — the more people know your name, the fewer know you as a person
Pacino describes the paradox of fame: he's recognized everywhere but known by almost nobody. Fame creates a barrier between the famous person and authentic human connection.