Quote by Melissa Manchester

I left because I could no longer make records that sounded less and less like me. I tried to please people instead of believing in my own strength, until the only thing I could do was walk away.

I left because I could no longer make records that sounded l

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This quote reflects the artist's decision to leave their career due to feeling compromised and disconnected from their true artistic identity. They reached a point where their desire to please others overshadowed their creative integrity, resulting in music that felt inauthentic. Eventually, they realized the necessity of reclaiming their artistic power, hence the decision to leave and find a path that truly reflects their personal strengths and beliefs.

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