Let’s say that, in reality, I’m basically very shy when it comes to men.
Meaning of the quote
Donna Summer, an American musician, is saying that while it may seem like she is confident and outgoing, especially when it comes to interacting with men, in reality, she is actually quite shy and reserved. She is acknowledging that her public persona may not always match her true, more introverted nature when it comes to personal relationships.
About Donna Summer
Donna Summer, known as the “Queen of Disco”, was an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame during the 1970s disco era. She collaborated with producers Giorgio Moroder and Pete Bellotte to create influential disco hits like “Love to Love You Baby” and “I Feel Love”, which helped shape the electronic dance music genre. Over her career, Donna Summer amassed an impressive 32 chart singles on the US Billboard Hot 100, including 14 top-10 hits and 4 number-one singles.
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