Quote by Brigitte Bardot

I'm a girl from a good family who was very well brought up. One day I turned my back on it all and became a bohemian.

I'm a girl from a good family who was very well brought up.

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker, who comes from a respectable background, made a conscious decision to reject societal expectations and embrace a bohemian lifestyle. The speaker acknowledges their privileged upbringing and portrays their departure from it as a significant shift in their life. It highlights the individual's agency in choosing a non-conventional path and possibly hints at their desire for personal freedom and self-expression.

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By Brigitte Bardot

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