--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God, Brigham. You never told me you were…" description: "\"“God, Brigham. You never told me you were a goddamn goddess.”\" — Maggie Shayne" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/242/maggie-shayne-23009_god_god-brigham-you-never-told-me-you-were-a_706603.jpg" --- # God, Brigham. You never told me you were a goddamn goddess. ![“God, Brigham. You never told me you were a goddamn goddess.” quote by Maggie Shayne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/242/maggie-shayne-23009_god_god-brigham-you-never-told-me-you-were-a_706603.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/242/maggie-shayne-23009_god_god-brigham-you-never-told-me-you-were-a_706603.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/242/maggie-shayne-23009_god_god-brigham-you-never-told-me-you-were-a_706603.jpg) > ““God, Brigham. You never told me you were a goddamn goddess.”” [Maggie Shayne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/maggie-shayne/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker confronts a person who claims divine status, highlighting the absurdity of self‑deification. **In simple terms:** Calling someone a god is absurd. Key Takeaway Question inflated self‑importance. Themes identity power humor Mood wry playful Type observation humorous When to use this quote - romantic relationship - personal conflict - self‑esteem issues Key Concepts mythology ego social dynamics Questions to Reflect On - What does calling someone a god reveal about the speaker? - How can humor defuse ego clashes? 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