The homosexual community wants me to be gay. The heterosexual community wants me to be straight. Every writer thinks, I’m the journalist who’s going to make him talk. I pray for them. I pray that they get a life and stop living mine!
Meaning of the quote
The quote by Ricky Martin expresses his frustration with people trying to influence or control his personal life and identity. He feels the LGBTQ+ community expects him to be gay, while others want him to be straight. Ricky also says many journalists try to make him talk about his private life. Ultimately, he wishes these people would focus on their own lives instead of obsessing over his.
About Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, and actor known for his versatile music that spans multiple genres. He began his career as a member of the boy band Menudo and later found international success with hit songs like “Livin’ la Vida Loca.” Martin has won numerous awards and is considered a pioneer of the Latin pop music explosion in the late 1990s.
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