Aretha Franklin was a teenage mom, a musician who came from an incredibly Christian background, but there was a lot of love, which is really inspiring in a feminist way. – Beth Ditto
For my group of friends is Lady Gaga eye-opening? No. Shes a less dangerous version of what was so cool about pop culture in the 80s. Back then it was so gay and so punk in so many ways. – Beth Ditto
I thought to be feminine was to give in to straight culture, or the beauty standard, but in my heart I had a flair for fashion and style. They were passions I kept secret because I didnt understand I could love clothes and hair and makeup and still like girls. – Beth Ditto
Im constantly thinking about what Ill do next. I never count on music being a career of longevity. I mean, longevity is key, and I hope that it lasts, but you just dont know, because its not in your hands, you dont make the decision. – Beth Ditto