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Texas is OK if you want to settle down and do your own thing quietly, but its not for outrageous people, and I was alway
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"Texas is OK if you want to settle down and do your own thing quietly, but it's not for outrageous people, and I was always outrageous"

- Janis Joplin

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Janis Joplin's quote about Texas speaks to the idea that the state is not a place for those who are looking to live a non-traditional life. She suggests that Texas is a location for those who wish to live a quiet, traditional life, which it is not a location for those who are looking to be outrageous. This might be translated as a criticism of the state's conservative worths and its absence of approval for those who are various. It might also be viewed as a reflection of Joplin's own experiences in Texas, where she felt that her own outrageousness was not accepted or appreciated. Ultimately, the quote speaks to the concept that Texas is not a place for those who are looking to live an unconventional life, which it is much better suited for those who are seeking to live a more traditional life.

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Janis Joplin This quote is written / told by Janis Joplin between January 19, 1943 and October 4, 1970. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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