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Beth Ditto Quotes

All this fashion stuff - who’s cool now - is just a bigger version of the cool kids versus the nerds Picture Quote #1

I was brought up by a single mom in a poor town in Arkansas and while some aspects of small-town life were really positive - like the fact that everyone there is really sweet and hospitable - there is also this close-minded mentality, and that naturally made me want to rebel Picture Quote #1

Because I didn’t have any queer, lesbian, female role models I hated my own femininity and had to look deep within myself to create an identity that worked for me. Pop culture just doesn’t hand us enough variety to choose from Picture Quote #1

You live in this shadow that you’re going to burn in Hell until you’re saved. And I still worry about it a little. I don’t believe in Heaven, but I do still fear Hell Picture Quote #1

If you have a therapist who agrees with your every word, then your brain isn’t getting proper exercise Picture Quote #1

I’m naturally a mousy blonde, so I dye my hair, and my eyebrows would disappear if I didn’t get through at least a pencil a month Picture Quote #1

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For my group of friends is Lady Gaga eye-opening? No. She’s a less dangerous version of what was so cool about pop culture in the 80s. Back then it was so gay and so punk in so many ways Picture Quote #1

Starting out really punk came from not knowing any better and listening to music like that, not knowing how to play music - well, still not knowing how to play music Picture Quote #1

I was born to be married. I just feel comfortable there. I love the idea of being partnered for ever. I love my girlfriend, we’ve been best friends since I was 18. There’s not a thing we haven’t been through except for marriage... We’ve had talks about what we would name our kids since we were in our 20s Picture Quote #1

The black bubble dress is a must! The leggings are absolutely amazing too, they fit perfectly and let you breath when still being super high-waisted. They are everything and so easy to pair anything with Picture Quote #1

I thought to be feminine was to give in to straight culture, or the beauty standard, but in my heart I had a flair for fashion and style. They were passions I kept secret because I didn’t understand I could love clothes and hair and makeup and still like girls Picture Quote #1

I mean, if I was living to please people, I’d have never been in a band at all. I wouldn’t have anything awesome around. I’d just be bored Picture Quote #1

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I was given baby doll toys myself, and they proved a stark reminder that my life was expected to revolve around childbearing - just as my mom’s had before me, and her mom’s had before her Picture Quote #1

I don’t have a good attention span and can’t spend long in record stores or video shops or games emporiums without getting grumpy Picture Quote #1

Aretha Franklin was a teenage mom, a musician who came from an incredibly Christian background, but there was a lot of love, which is really inspiring in a feminist way Picture Quote #1

I said to my teacher, ‘I can’t be a singer because I’m not pretty enough, and I’m fat.’ And she looked at me and said, ‘Tell that to Nell Carter, babe.’ That changed my life forever! Picture Quote #1

I was always being told off at school. The teachers would say: ‘Everyone’s talking, but you’re the one I can hear Picture Quote #1

Even talking, I’m super-loud. I could never have that kind of meek, little wispy whimsical lavender and lace voice. It comes from my body. There’s no way I can fight it Picture Quote #1

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For years now I have run a kitchen-sink punk salon in my house, called Salon du Gay. In the early days, people would pay for a riot grrrl bob or a passable bleach job with a mixtape, $3 or a selection of baked goods - whichever they could afford. More recently though, with Gossip doing well, I’ve performed these punk hair transformations for free Picture Quote #1

I certainly know first hand the waste one lady can create through her primping routine, because I am a victim of fashion: to me a day without makeup and a bouffant to match is a day wasted. I love it all - whether it’s fancy, cheap or, I’m ashamed to say, even if it’s bad for the environment Picture Quote #1

Growing up as a chubby kid with a ton of imaginary friends and a Cyndi Lauper obsession, I learned about rejection early on and was constantly trying to avoid it Picture Quote #1

Aretha Franklin was a teenage mom, a musician who came from an incredibly Christian background, but there was a lot of love, which is really inspiring in a feminist way Picture Quote #1

When I was a kid, Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O’Donnell were mere blips on the gaydar; and they were both still in the closet Picture Quote #1

I don’t feel famous and I didn’t want my autobiography to be like a Paris Hilton story Picture Quote #1

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I’m passionate about color. My best friend and I sit and look at Pantone books for fun Picture Quote #1

Girls are taught to sing high and pretty, like Antony, not low and from the guts like Nina Simone. But we’re slowly trying to change that. There are so many things we’re not told growing up, and it’s our true feminist responsibility to take the truth to the people who need to hear it Picture Quote #1

I knew that if I wanted to stop being a pushover I had to get comfortable with small rejections myself. That took some work, but because of it I can now say ‘no’ to other people with a clear conscience Picture Quote #1

Here is my prescription to heal all wounds. Watch the film ‘Funny Girl’ at least five times, eat at least 45 chocolate bars, and hang out with all those friends you blew off to hang out with your ex. I truly believe that, through a combination of Nutella, old pals and Barbra Streisand, we can achieve happiness and, very probably, world peace Picture Quote #1

For me the greatest revenge of all is having a happy adulthood, waking up in my gorgeous turquoise bedroom in the morning beside a person who really inspires me. That’s the best revenge a girl-loving girl from the Bible belt could possibly have. And, importantly, it’s healthy Picture Quote #1

Even if you’re only wearing trainers and a vest, eyeliner will instantly transform you. People always look put-together when their make-up’s on and their eyes are popping - just ask Amy Winehouse! Picture Quote #1

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All this fashion stuff - who’s cool now - is just a bigger version of the cool kids versus the nerds. (Beth Ditto Quotes) I was brought up by a single mom in a poor town in Arkansas and while some aspects of small-town life were really positive - like the fact that everyone there is really sweet and hospitable - there is also this close-minded mentality, and that naturally made me want to rebel. (Beth Ditto Quotes) Because I didn’t have any queer, lesbian, female role models I hated my own femininity and had to look deep within myself to create an identity that worked for me. Pop culture just doesn’t hand us enough variety to choose from. (Beth Ditto Quotes) You live in this shadow that you’re going to burn in Hell until you’re saved. And I still worry about it a little. I don’t believe in Heaven, but I do still fear Hell. (Beth Ditto Quotes) If you have a therapist who agrees with your every word, then your brain isn’t getting proper exercise. (Beth Ditto Quotes) I’m naturally a mousy blonde, so I dye my hair, and my eyebrows would disappear if I didn’t get through at least a pencil a month. (Beth Ditto Quotes) For my group of friends is Lady Gaga eye-opening? No. She’s a less dangerous version of what was so cool about pop culture in the 80s. Back then it was so gay and so punk in so many ways (Beth Ditto Quotes) Starting out really punk came from not knowing any better and listening to music like that, not knowing how to play music - well, still not knowing how to play music. (Beth Ditto Quotes) I was born to be married. I just feel comfortable there. I love the idea of being partnered for ever. I love my girlfriend, we’ve been best friends since I was 18. There’s not a thing we haven’t been through except for marriage... We’ve had talks about what we would name our kids since we were in our 20s. (Beth Ditto Quotes) The black bubble dress is a must! The leggings are absolutely amazing too, they fit perfectly and let you breath when still being super high-waisted. They are everything and so easy to pair anything with. (Beth Ditto Quotes) I thought to be feminine was to give in to straight culture, or the beauty standard, but in my heart I had a flair for fashion and style. They were passions I kept secret because I didn’t understand I could love clothes and hair and makeup and still like girls. (Beth Ditto Quotes) I mean, if I was living to please people, I’d have never been in a band at all. I wouldn’t have anything awesome around. I’d just be bored. (Beth Ditto Quotes) I was given baby doll toys myself, and they proved a stark reminder that my life was expected to revolve around childbearing - just as my mom’s had before me, and her mom’s had before her. (Beth Ditto Quotes) I don’t have a good attention span and can’t spend long in record stores or video shops or games emporiums without getting grumpy. (Beth Ditto Quotes) Aretha Franklin was a teenage mom, a musician who came from an incredibly Christian background, but there was a lot of love, which is really inspiring in a feminist way. (Beth Ditto Quotes) I said to my teacher, ‘I can’t be a singer because I’m not pretty enough, and I’m fat.’ And she looked at me and said, ‘Tell that to Nell Carter, babe.’ That changed my life forever! (Beth Ditto Quotes) I was always being told off at school. The teachers would say: ‘Everyone’s talking, but you’re the one I can hear (Beth Ditto Quotes) Even talking, I’m super-loud. I could never have that kind of meek, little wispy whimsical lavender and lace voice. It comes from my body. There’s no way I can fight it (Beth Ditto Quotes) For years now I have run a kitchen-sink punk salon in my house, called Salon du Gay. In the early days, people would pay for a riot grrrl bob or a passable bleach job with a mixtape, $3 or a selection of baked goods - whichever they could afford. More recently though, with Gossip doing well, I’ve performed these punk hair transformations for free (Beth Ditto Quotes) I certainly know first hand the waste one lady can create through her primping routine, because I am a victim of fashion: to me a day without makeup and a bouffant to match is a day wasted. I love it all - whether it’s fancy, cheap or, I’m ashamed to say, even if it’s bad for the environment (Beth Ditto Quotes) Growing up as a chubby kid with a ton of imaginary friends and a Cyndi Lauper obsession, I learned about rejection early on and was constantly trying to avoid it (Beth Ditto Quotes) Aretha Franklin was a teenage mom, a musician who came from an incredibly Christian background, but there was a lot of love, which is really inspiring in a feminist way (Beth Ditto Quotes) When I was a kid, Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O’Donnell were mere blips on the gaydar; and they were both still in the closet (Beth Ditto Quotes) I don’t feel famous and I didn’t want my autobiography to be like a Paris Hilton story (Beth Ditto Quotes) I’m passionate about color. My best friend and I sit and look at Pantone books for fun (Beth Ditto Quotes) Girls are taught to sing high and pretty, like Antony, not low and from the guts like Nina Simone. But we’re slowly trying to change that. There are so many things we’re not told growing up, and it’s our true feminist responsibility to take the truth to the people who need to hear it (Beth Ditto Quotes) I knew that if I wanted to stop being a pushover I had to get comfortable with small rejections myself. That took some work, but because of it I can now say ‘no’ to other people with a clear conscience (Beth Ditto Quotes) Here is my prescription to heal all wounds. Watch the film ‘Funny Girl’ at least five times, eat at least 45 chocolate bars, and hang out with all those friends you blew off to hang out with your ex. I truly believe that, through a combination of Nutella, old pals and Barbra Streisand, we can achieve happiness and, very probably, world peace (Beth Ditto Quotes) For me the greatest revenge of all is having a happy adulthood, waking up in my gorgeous turquoise bedroom in the morning beside a person who really inspires me. That’s the best revenge a girl-loving girl from the Bible belt could possibly have. And, importantly, it’s healthy (Beth Ditto Quotes) Even if you’re only wearing trainers and a vest, eyeliner will instantly transform you. People always look put-together when their make-up’s on and their eyes are popping - just ask Amy Winehouse! (Beth Ditto Quotes)

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