I'm a public figure. It's up to me to take the initiative to explain things. It's my responsibility.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The public is a part of my real life.
As an artist, I used to think that my responsibility was to do good work. But I had to learn from the '70s on that being a public figure presents another aspect of responsibility.
I think there's a social responsibility that comes with a public platform. Because of the position that I've been put in, I think it's important to use my voice to do as much as I can.
As a public figure, you deserve to be treated fairly.
When you become a public figure, you still think, 'That's really not me; there's more to me than that.'
If you're a public figure, people have the right to speculate and gossip.
The public don't know what they want; it's my job to tell them.
I am in the public eye, and I accept that my actions may be open to question.
I'm responsible for what I say, but I'm not responsible about how people interpret my situation.
The strange thing is, no matter what, when you become some kind of public figure, you have your go-to answers for all scenarios and instances.