People
Unfortunately, I am involved in a freedom ride protesting the loss of the minority rights belonging to the few remaining earthbound stars. All we demanded was our right to twinkle.
— Marilyn Monroe
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker casts earthbound stars as a minority seeking the right to twinkle. The playful double meaning of 'stars' mixes the language of protest with an image of brightness and visibility. The modest-sounding demand makes the grand complaint feel knowingly theatrical.
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