Famous quote by Melissa Etheridge

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To be completely stripped bare of any image power or my hair. To step onstage and get the response that I got blew any p
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"To be completely stripped bare of any image power or my hair. To step onstage and get the response that I got blew any problems I had about self-image out the door"

- Melissa Etheridge

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This quote by Melissa Etheridge talks to the power of music and performance. She is describing the sensation of being entirely susceptible and exposed on phase, yet still getting a positive response from the audience. This experience was so effective that it helped her to overcome any self-image concerns she had. It is a tip that we can be our most authentic selves and still be accepted and appreciated. It likewise talks to the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of community. Music can be an effective tool for self-expression and connection, and Etheridge's quote is a testimony to that.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Melissa Etheridge somewhere between May 29, 1961 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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