Quote by Chrissie Hynde

I'm not a figurehead for anything. I was a single mom with two kids. What else was I going to do? It was either be in a band or be a waitress.

I'm not a figurehead for anything. I was a single mom with t

Summary

In this quote, the speaker, who is a single mother with two children, emphasizes her limited options in life. She states that being in a band or working as a waitress were the most feasible choices for her given her circumstances. Through this quote, she conveys that her decision to become a musician was not driven by a desire to be a figurehead or represent something, but rather by the practicality of these two options. It highlights the idea of being constrained by circumstances and making the best of the choices available.

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By Chrissie Hynde

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