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.
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We're not thought of in terms of color because we are entertainers. We are there to entertain you not because we are black, white, pink, or green or gay or straight or because we are Catholic or Protestant.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the idea that entertainers should be viewed beyond their racial or sexual identities.
Eartha Kitt's quote highlights the importance of seeing artists as individuals defined by their craft rather than by labels such as race or sexual orientation. She suggests that the essence of entertainment transcends these identities, advocating for a more inclusive and universal appreciation of talent and artistry.
Themes
EntertainmentIdentityInclusivityPhilosophyArtistry
In practice
Example use cases
During a panel discussion on diversity in the arts.
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