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I never minded being thought of as a pop star. People have always thought I wanted to be seen as a serious musician, but I didn't, I just wanted people to know that I was absolutely serious about pop music.

— George Michael

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Even though I'm known as a pop musician, I have a seriousness about what I do.

— Brian Eno

I'm not a pop star.

— Emma Bunton

There's a difference between a pop star and an artist. Pop stars have to be perfect all the time; an artist is allowed, on occasion, to suck. And I put myself in that category because I sometimes suck. I'm not trying to please the masses. It's not going to happen, so I don't try.

— Kelis

I don't feel like a pop star. I like being able to live my life the same as my mates. I don't get recognised much.

— Gabrielle Aplin

I'm not striving for fame, that's for sure. I don't particularly like the idea of celebrity. I would like to be successful with my music, so I realise that there's a balance to be made there.

— Jamie Lawson

I never dreamed of being a pop star when I was a child.

— Aurora

✗Opposing Perspectives

I hate being called a pop star. I hate that.

— Madonna Ciccone

I think of myself as a performance artist. I hate being called a pop star. I hate that.

— Madonna Ciccone

I don't see myself as a pop star, just a singer.

— Ella Henderson

I love to listen to pop music and I admire people who do that, but I don't think I would ever be a very good pop star. I always leave that singing voice for the shower! I wouldn't put it out in the world!

— Katherine Jenkins