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Sometimes love can mean letting go and loving each other from a distance. Maybe that’s what you’re feeling?

Beth Ditto

I’m 90% performer, 10% musician. I’ve always said that Gossip are a band I would go see, not a band I would listen to.
BETH DITTO

Band Gossip Musician
Starting out really punk came from not knowing any better and listening to music like that, not knowing how to play music – well, still not knowing how to play music.
BETH DITTO

Knowing Listening Play
A beautiful plant is like having a friend around the house.
BETH DITTO

Beautiful House Plant
I think if the world were a fair and just place, there wouldn’t even need to be a gay label.
BETH DITTO

Gay Needs Thinking
Instagram is a Roman arena of insults. Everyone is a lion, but it is fun.
BETH DITTO

Fun Instagram Insult
I’m constantly thinking about what I’ll 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 don’t know, because it’s not in your hands, you don’t make the decision.
BETH DITTO

Keys Mean Thinking
I’m like cheddar: Yes, other cheeses are more ooh la la, but I’m strong, mature, and oh so delicious.
BETH DITTO

Mature More Strong
If you have a therapist who agrees with your every word, then your brain isn’t getting proper exercise.
BETH DITTO

Brain Exercise Therapist
I’m on a diet. It’s very strict: all hot dogs. Just sausages, constantly. It’s working out – I’ve gained fifteen pounds!
BETH DITTO

Dog Music Out Work
When you see a fantastic colour or cut in a magazine, perched up on some famous so-and-so’s head, it’s tempting to ask your stylist for the same, but DO NOT BE FOOLED. The hair in those fancy photos can be very high maintenance.
BETH DITTO

Cutting Hair Maintenance
I hate to do what I’m told, that’s why I’m not good at 9-to-5s.
BETH DITTO

Good Hate Told
Even if you’re only wearing trainers and a vest, eyeliner will instantly transform you. People always look put-together when their make-up’s on and their eyes are popping – just ask Amy Winehouse!
BETH DITTO

Eye People Together
I knew that if I wanted to stop being a pushover I had to get comfortable with small rejections myself. That took some work, but because of it I can now say no to other people with a clear conscience.
BETH DITTO

Clear Conscience People Rejection
Just like my straight friends, I am repeatedly asked when I plan to have kids, and have been told many times, by various branches of my bloodline, that “even lesbians can have babies these days.”
BETH DITTO

Baby Branches Kids
ABBA was a direct influence on me.
BETH DITTO

Country Direct Influence
Because I didn’t have any queer, lesbian, female role models I hated my own femininity and had to look deep within myself to create an identity that worked for me. Pop culture just doesn’t hand us enough variety to choose from.
BETH DITTO

Female Hands Identity Role Models

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