Quote by Janis Joplin

On stage, I make love to 25,000 different people, then I go home alone.

On stage, I make love to 25,000 different people, then I go

Summary

This quote speaks to the performer's experience of connecting intimately with a large audience during a live performance, sharing a deep emotional and energetic bond. Despite the intensity of this connection, it emphasizes the stark contrast between the connections made on stage and the performer's personal life outside of the spotlight, highlighting a sense of loneliness or disconnection in their private moments.

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Alone

By Janis Joplin

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