And I mean, I’m established. So I’m not worried about having a hit at this point in my career.
Meaning of the quote
Donna Summer is a successful musician, so she doesn't have to worry about having a popular song or album anymore. She's already proven herself and doesn't need another 'hit' to be successful. She can focus on her art and career without feeling pressure to create something that will be very popular.
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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