"Back 20 years ago, I was recording with Bruce Springsteen, and his producer called me and said I had to be in the studio the next day to finish the sessions, and I couldn't. I had to be in court, in California. All this took like 10 years out of my life"

Ronnie Spector's quote is a reflection on the struggles she faced in her career. She was tape-recording with Bruce Springsteen, but needed to be in court in California the next day. This meant she was not able to finish the sessions, and the experience cost her 10 years of her life. This quote talks to the troubles of being an artist, and the sacrifices that have to be made in order to pursue a profession in music. It also talks to the importance of being able to stabilize one's profession and individual life. Ronnie Spector's quote is a suggestion that even when confronted with difficult decisions, it is necessary to ensure that a person's personal life is looked after.