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What does it mean?
The speaker recounts a humorous encounter misnaming Fiona Apple to show skepticism toward celebrity identity.
In plain terms
I saw Fiona Apple at a stand and joked about her name.
What can you take from it?
Playful teasing can test identity.

Where it applies

  • public encounter
  • media
  • social

Putting it to work

  • test identity
  • engage playfully

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle fame?
  • What name fits you?

Another view

Mocking public figures can be unkind.

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