But I think that I’m just a normal girl, you know.
Meaning of the quote
The quote is saying that even though Donna Summer is a famous musician, she still feels like a regular, everyday person. She doesn't think of herself as being special or different from other people, just a normal girl like everyone else. Despite her success and talent, she sees herself as just a regular person living a normal life.
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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