Quote by Cat Power

After my second-to-last record, 'The Greatest', I had gone on tour for a while, and I didn't play an instrument for about five years. And I got kind of - it's not self-esteem or whatever, or anger toward myself - but disappointed in myself that I hadn't been challenging myself to learn musically.

After my second-to-last record, 'The Greatest', I had gone o

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on a period in their life where they had stopped playing an instrument for five years after their second-to-last record. They express a sense of disappointment in themselves for not actively engaging in musical growth during that time. The speaker highlights their desire for self-challenge and learning, suggesting that not pursuing musical growth had affected their self-esteem in some way. This quote underscores the importance of continuous self-improvement and pushing oneself towards new challenges in order to avoid feelings of disappointment and stagnation.

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