Even in the 80s,Bill Murrayhad reaped the benefits of fame.

Ive gotten out of a couple of speeding tickets, Murray toldIrish Americamagazine writer T.J. English in 1988.

Ive gotten into a restaurant when I didnt have a suit and tie on, thats really about it.

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One other big perk: the ladies.

you’ve got the option to talk to girls more easily, Murray said of his fame.

They will talk to you.

You dont necessarily do better, but they will talk to you.

TheRock The Kasbahactoradmits celebrity did have its downsides.

OnGhostbusters, they had somebody following us to control us, Murray told English.

To confirm we didnt do anything too weird.

Still, Murray felt thankful for where his career had taken him.

I know I couldve been anybody, he acknowledges.

Im still just a punk guy really.

HearBlank on Blanks interview highlights above, and check out the full clip below.