When I was larger, people said I was fat. Now that I’ve lost weight, they say I died.
Meaning of the quote
This quote is about how people can be unfair and make hurtful comments about someone's appearance, no matter what their size is. When Luther Vandross was bigger, people called him fat. But then when he lost weight, they acted like he had died or disappeared. The message is that we should be kind and accepting of others, instead of criticizing their bodies.
About Luther Vandross
Luther Vandross was an acclaimed American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and producer who achieved massive success with his iconic ‘Velvet Voice’. He won numerous awards, including 8 Grammys, and was recognized as one of the greatest singers and R&B artists of all time.
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