[I would like to be] one of [the first pop singers to perform in a free Cuba]. I know the list is huge. And it would be hard to pull off -- I'd have a lump as big as a tostone [fried green plantain] in my throat. But oh my God, what a dream -- it would be the height of my personal and professional career.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She dreams of being one of the first pop singers to perform in a free Cuba, seeing it as a career pinnacle despite the challenges.
- In plain terms
- She wants to sing in a free Cuba, a big personal and professional goal.
- What can you take from it?
- Pursuing bold artistic dreams can define one's legacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risks are worth taking for a dream?
- How does political context shape artistic goals?
Another view
The political reality may make such a performance impossible for now.
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