And then I went over to the concession stand to get some tea and I ran into Fiona Apple, and I was like, 'Who do you think you are, Fiona Snapple?'
About this quote
- 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
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle fame?
- What name fits you?
Another view
Mocking public figures can be unkind.
More from Fiona Apple
Well, you ain't Fiona Apple. And if you ain't Fiona Apple, I don't give a rat's ass.
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