Quote by Billie Holiday

If you think dope is for kicks and for thrills, you're out of your mind. There are more kicks to be had in a good case of paralytic polio or by living in an iron lung. If you think you need stuff to play music or sing, you're crazy. It can fix you so you can't play nothing or sing nothing.

If you think dope is for kicks and for thrills, you're out o

Summary

This quote is emphasizing the destructive nature of drug use and its negative impact on creativity and artistic pursuits. The comparison made between drugs and the debilitating effects of diseases like paralytic polio or living in an iron lung highlights the idea that drugs may offer temporary pleasures, but they ultimately result in the inability to engage in any creative or expressive activities, such as playing music or singing. The quote serves as a warning against the misconception that drugs enhance enjoyment or talent, suggesting that they actually diminish one's abilities and hinder artistic expression.

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By Billie Holiday

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