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I wanted to be the first woman to burn her bra, but it would have taken the fire department four days to put it out
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"I wanted to be the first woman to burn her bra, but it would have taken the fire department four days to put it out"

- Dolly Parton

About this Quote

In this quote, Dolly Parton expresses her desire to break societal norms and be a trailblazer for ladies. She wishes to be the very first female to symbolically burn her bra, which represents the freedom and empowerment of ladies. Nevertheless, she also acknowledges the prospective consequences of her actions. The use of the fire department in this quote adds a funny component, as it would take them 4 days to put out the fire. This could be translated as a commentary on the resistance and backlash that ladies face when attempting to challenge traditional gender roles. In general, this quote showcases Dolly Parton's vibrant and defiant spirit, as well as her wit and humor.

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Dolly Parton This quote is written / told by Dolly Parton somewhere between January 19, 1946 and today. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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