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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker humorously downplays the term diva, preferring divette to describe herself.
In plain terms
She prefers calling herself a divette instead of a diva.
What can you take from it?
Don't take labels too seriously.

Where it applies

  • interview
  • fan interaction

Putting it to work

  • redefine labels
  • stay humble

Questions to consider

  • How do you prefer to be labeled?

Another view

It dismisses the nuance of the term diva.

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