This is where you see the truth of entertainment, because it is not edited. You see it on stage as it is happening. Even if we fall down or forget our words, it's a part of live entertainment.
Eartha KittRead
I'm an orphan. But the public has adopted me, and that has been my only family. The biggest family in the world is my fans.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker feels a deep connection with their fans, seeing them as a surrogate family.
Eartha Kitt expresses her feelings of being an orphan and finding solace and belonging in her relationship with her fans. She views her supporters as her family, illustrating the profound bond that can exist between a performer and their audience, transcending traditional family structures.
Themes
FamilyFansConnectionBelongingLove
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a fan convention, I would quote this to emphasize the importance of fan support.
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