Quotes by Ani DiFranco
Ani DiFranco is an American singer-songwriter and activist, known for her fiercely independent spirit, her incisive lyrics, and her virtuosic guitar playing. Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1970, DiFranco began playing guitar at a young age and soon started writing her own songs. She gained a following in the 1990s with her self-released albums and her commitment to feminist and progressive causes. DiFranco's music blends elements of folk, rock, and jazz, and her lyrics often tackle political and social issues with wit and passion. She has released over 20 albums over the course of her career and remains an influential figure in the world of independent music. (Bio)
Ani DiFranco Quotes
1. "Art is the reason I get up in the morning, but the definition ends there.It doesn't seem fair that I'm living for something I can't even define."
2. "You broke me bodily. The heart ain't the half of it, And I'll never learn to laugh at it In my good natured way. In fact, I'm laughing less in general, But I learned a lot at my own funeral.And I knew you'd be the death of me, So I guess that's the price I pay."
3. "I don't need anyone to hold me, I can hold my own."
4. "I don't like my language watered down, I don't like my edges rounded off."
5. "I know there is strength in the differences between us.I know there is comfort where we overlap."
6. "One of my rules is: Never TRY to do anything.Just do it."
7. "We are taught to view pain as an enemy, not a teacher. But pain is the right hand of growth and transformation.Pain is in the history of all human wisdom."
8. "If you don't ask the right question, every answer seems wrong."
9. "Those who call the shots are never in the line of fire."
10. "There's a crowd of people harbored in each person There are so many roles that we play."
― Ani DiFranco Quotes
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