Quote by Beth Ditto

I've had people ask me in interviews what it's like to have money, but that's not how it is. I have a middle-class life. I have a room in London but not a house, nor a BMW.

I've had people ask me in interviews what it's like to have

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In this quote, the speaker expresses that despite having wealth, their lifestyle does not reflect the conventional idea of a wealthy person. They state that they lead a middle-class life, possessing only a room in London without owning a house or a luxury car like a BMW. They emphasize that financial wealth does not define their daily life, challenging the assumption that being rich automatically entails a luxurious lifestyle.

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By Beth Ditto

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