I wanted control over what was said and what was not said, rather than holding my head down in shame.
Meaning of the quote
In this quote, Rebecca Loos is saying that she wanted to be in charge of what people talked about, rather than feeling ashamed and hiding her head. She didn't want to be forced to stay quiet about certain things, but instead have control over what was discussed and what was kept secret.
About Rebecca Loos
Rebecca Loos, a Dutch former glamour model and media personality, gained public attention after claiming she had an affair with the married footballer David Beckham while working as his personal assistant. This led to her appearing on various reality TV shows and magazine covers for several years.
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