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It was a reaction to when I was growing up, and women were supposed to be all blonde hair, gold suntan, and pink lips. It was a real black-and-white opposite of what was considered attractive. I was kicking against something I found really oppressive.
Siouxsie Sioux
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"It was a reaction to when I was growing up, and women were supposed to be all blonde hair, gold suntan, and pink lips. It was a real black-and-white opposite of what was considered attractive. I was kicking against something I found really oppressive."
— Siouxsie Sioux

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It was a reaction to when I was growing up, and women were supposed to be all blonde hair, gold suntan, and pink lips. It was a real black-and-white opposite of what was considered attractive. I was kicking against something I found really oppressive. — Siouxsie Sioux

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Siouxsie Sioux was a Musician from United Kingdom (1957–present).

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Who said "It was a reaction to when I was growing up, and women were supposed to be all b…"?
This quote is attributed to Siouxsie Sioux, a Musician from United Kingdom.
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Siouxsie Sioux lived from 1957 – present.