And I’ve never taken up a sport just because it was a social fad.
Meaning of the quote
The quote means that Dinah Shore never tried a sport just because it was popular at the time. She didn't do things just to fit in or follow a trend. Instead, she chose to play sports that she genuinely enjoyed and were meaningful to her, not just because everyone else was doing it.
About Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore was a legendary American singer, actress, and television personality during the 1940s and 1950s. She rose to fame as a recording artist and later achieved even greater success on television, hosting a series of popular variety programs. Her impressive career spanned four decades and she was ranked #16 on TV Guide’s list of the top 50 television stars of all time.
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