Yes, I've done Britney Spears, but don't blame me, okay? I make her up and she just takes everything off and does her own thing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A makeup artist describes their collaborative process with a celebrity, noting that while they create the look, the star controls the performance.
- In plain terms
- I do the makeup but she decides how she performs.
- What can you take from it?
- Creative collaboration often involves ceding control to the talent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who really controls a celebrity's image?
- How much of a performance is scripted?
Another view
It downplays the influence the makeup artist has on the final image.
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