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Courtney Love

Being famous is just like being in high school. But I'm not interested in being the cheerleader. I'm not interested in being Gwen Stefani. She's the cheerleader, and I'm out in the smoker shed.

Courtney Love

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Courtney Love compares fame to the social dynamics of high school, where some people are popular and admired, like cheerleaders. She makes it clear that she prefers to stay on the outside of that spotlight, choosing a less glamorous and more independent role.

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