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My father wouldnt get us a TV, he wouldnt allow a TV in the house
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"My father wouldn't get us a TV, he wouldn't allow a TV in the house"

- Janis Joplin

About this Quote

In this quote, Janis Joplin is reflecting on her childhood and the stringent guidelines her father had in their family. She discusses that her dad declined to get a television for the family and did not enable one to be brought into their home. This could recommend that her daddy was against the concept of television and its influence on their family. It might also indicate that her father was a strict and controlling figure, making choices for the household without considering their desires or needs. Overall, this quote highlights the dynamics of Joplin's family and the impact her father had on their family.

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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 quote is categorized under the topic Dad. The author also have 17 other quotes.

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