Quote by Jewel

I was turning 20 during my first record. Those decade birthdays always kind of cause me, it seems, to reflect, look back, and then look forward. I just was closing this period of my life where I was living in a car and scrambling my whole life to then signing a six-record deal with Atlantic.

I was turning 20 during my first record. Those decade birthd

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on the significant milestone of turning 20 and its effect on introspection. They mention the contrasting phases of their life: going from a time of struggle, living in a car and facing constant challenges, to suddenly signing a lucrative record deal with a well-known label. The speaker suggests that reaching this milestone led them to contemplate their past experiences and future aspirations, highlighting the transformative power and introspective nature of decade birthdays.

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