Quote by Dionne Warwick

Do you know that other than my father, I've never had a man take care of me?

Do you know that other than my father, I've never had a man

Summary

This quote conveys the speaker's personal experience of not having any male figure besides their father who has been responsible for taking care of them. It suggests that the speaker may have experienced a lack of support or protection from men in their life. It highlights the significance of the speaker's father in assuming the role of caretaker, while also highlighting a potential absence of similar male figures in other areas of their life.

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By Dionne Warwick

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