We would like to see the virtual elimination of the transmission of [HIV] from mother to child by 2015. ... We believe it can be achieved with political will.
Annie LennoxRead
I would say that although my music may be or may have been part of the cultural background fabric of the gay community, I consider myself an outsider who belongs everywhere and nowhere... Being a human being is what truly counts. That's where you'll find me.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of shared humanity over specific communities or labels.
Annie Lennox expresses her complex relationship with the gay community and her music's role within it. Despite being associated with a particular cultural background, she identifies more with the universal experience of being human. This highlights the idea that true belonging is based on our shared humanity rather than specific social or cultural affiliations.
Themes
HumanityBelongingIdentityCommunityMusic
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of inclusivity in the arts.
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