Quote by Katy Perry

My dad would give me $10, which is a lot of money when you're 9, to sing at church, on tables at restaurants, at family functions, just about anywhere.

My dad would give me $10, which is a lot of money when you'r

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This quote highlights the personal experience of the speaker's father offering them an incentive of $10 to sing at various events and locations. The speaker emphasizes that this sum appeared significant to them at the age of 9, indicating the impact of such a gesture. By mentioning different places where they performed, it implies that the speaker's father encouraged them to showcase their talent and gain experience in singing from an early age.

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