I look at these kids, you know, and I could be their mother, their mistress, their older woman. Some of the kids at the concerts are 15.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She notes the age gap between herself and young fans, acknowledging various potential roles she might represent to them.
- In plain terms
- Young fans see her as a maternal or influential figure due to their age difference.
- What can you take from it?
- Artists often become role models for younger generations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do young people look up to?
- How do you relate to youth?
Another view
It relies on subjective perception of relationships.
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