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Her direct storytelling, and firm grasp on gospel, blues, soul and roots styles, confirm her place as a contemporary spitfire.
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Ukrainian-American ballroom maverick gained a reputation as a spitfire across his 17 seasons competing on the cutthroat competition series.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
Archer’s rich, complicated characters, spitfire pacing and heartfelt interactions intertwine so effortlessly on every page.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Mark can headbutt an opponent without a second thought but cannot easily communicate his needs to his spitfire girlfriend Dawn (Emily Blunt) for fear of hurting her feelings.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Ukrainian-American ballroom maverick gained a reputation as a spitfire across his 17 seasons competing on the cutthroat competition series.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
Archer’s rich, complicated characters, spitfire pacing and heartfelt interactions intertwine so effortlessly on every page.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Mark can headbutt an opponent without a second thought but cannot easily communicate his needs to his spitfire girlfriend Dawn (Emily Blunt) for fear of hurting her feelings.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Spitfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spitfire. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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spitfire
noun
spit·fire
ˈspit-ˌfī(ə)r 
: an easily angered or highly emotional person
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