"The Sun in London ran a front page declaring my bum a national treasure. I really did laugh at that. Its not like it can actually do anything, except wiggle"
- Kylie Minogue
About this Quote
In this quote, Kylie Minogue is reviewing a humorous minute in her life when a newspaper in London declared her bum a national treasure. She discovers the concept amusing due to the fact that, in reality, her bum is simply a body part and can not really accomplish anything significant. Regardless of the absurdity of the circumstance, Kylie finds it amusing and laughs at the attention her bottom received. This quote highlights the absurdity of star culture and how even the most mundane things can be exaggerated. It also shows Kylie's lighthearted and down-to-earth attitude towards fame and the media's portrayal of her.
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