"You know, I'm a television personality. It's not like I'm a famous hooker or something!"
- Brett Somers
About this Quote
Brett Somers' quote is a funny method of revealing her star status. She is implying that her popularity is not as severe as that of a popular hooker, which is an occupation that is typically seen as scandalous and taboo. She is making a joke out of her popularity, suggesting that her fame is not as extreme as that of a famous hooker. This quote is a method of her revealing her humility and self-deprecation, as she is not taking her popularity too seriously. It is also a way of her revealing her thankfulness for her fame, as she is glad that she is not as notorious as a well-known hooker. This quote is an easy going method of revealing her star status and her gratitude for it.
This quote is written / told by Brett Somers between July 11, 1924 and September 15, 2007. She was a famous Actress from Canada.
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