Quote by Liz Phair

It was a source of shame for my family that I was in rock and roll, which is so blue-collar. It just isn't done. And I felt it, too.

It was a source of shame for my family that I was in rock an

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their own experience of feeling ashamed and the social disapproval their family held towards their involvement in rock and roll music. The reference to rock and roll being perceived as "blue-collar" suggests that it may be viewed as more working-class or unconventional compared to more socially accepted professions. The speaker's personal sense of shame implies that they internalized and felt the societal judgments against their chosen profession, reflecting the conflict between societal expectations and personal passion.

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