Art Quote by Kathleen Hanna
“I am not Lyme disease, that's not who I am, I'm still a feminist artist, but this is a part of my story too, and I'm not going to keep it out to look cooler.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Music magazine feature, 2015
She refuses to let illness define her identity, integrating it into her narrative while maintaining her artistic and feminist stance.
In simple terms: Illness is part of, not all of, you.
Key Takeaway
Own your whole story.
Themes
identity
illness
feminism
Mood
candid
empowering
Type
personal
activist
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- artistic expression
- activism
- health advocacy
Key Concepts
intersectionality
authentic storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sharing personal health affect your art?
- In what ways can illness inform activism?
A Different Perspective
Balancing vulnerability with public perception can be challenging.
![“I got hit up for a tampon commercial and so I asked [JD and Jo] if they had anything. Jo sent that over and I was like, "I love this track. Oh my god. It's so upbeat. It's so positive. It would be so great for a tampon commercial." That commercial never came through, so then I just had it. I was…” quote by Kathleen Hanna](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/768/kathleen-hanna-1726_clinton_i-got-hit-up-for-a-tampon-commercial-and_68158.jpg)
