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What does it mean?
The speaker clarifies that he does not apply makeup to band members but does not elaborate on what he practices instead.
In plain terms
I do not do makeup for the band but I practice other things.
What can you take from it?
Ambiguity can be used to deflect personal questions.

Where it applies

  • media interviews
  • answering questions
  • maintaining privacy

Putting it to work

  • responding to media
  • maintaining boundaries
  • deflection

Questions to consider

  • How do you deflect questions?
  • What do you practice?

Another view

The quote is evasive and does not provide factual detail.

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