Quote by Lauryn Hill
People need to understand that the Lauryn Hill they were exposed to in the beginning was all that was allowed in that arena at the time. I had to step away for the sake of the machine. I was being way too compromised. I felt uncomfortable having to smile in someone's face when I really didn't like them or know them well enough to like.
Summary
In this quote, Lauryn Hill expresses how she had to conform to societal expectations and the pressures of the music industry in her early career. She explains that the image she portrayed to the public was limited by what was deemed acceptable at the time. However, Hill eventually realizes that she was compromising herself and her true identity. She felt uncomfortable pretending to like people she didn't genuinely connect with. This quote highlights the struggle between authenticity and conformity, and the importance of staying true to oneself despite external pressures.
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Smile
By Lauryn Hill
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