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“But for me, it [singing] was a way to get out the feeling of the song, and also to get out the feelings that, you know, roil in high school, to express something that I had no other way of expressing.” quote by Meryl Streep
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“But for me, it [singing] was a way to get out the feeling of the song, and also to get out the feelings that, you know, roil in high school, to express something that I had no other way of expressing.”

Meryl Streep

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1990

Singing helped her release internal emotions and express feelings she couldn't otherwise articulate.

In simple terms: Singing released hidden feelings.

Key Takeaway

Use creative outlets to process emotions.

Themes

self‑expression emotional release artistic coping

Mood

introspective hopeful

Type

personal reflective

When to use this quote

  • high school stress
  • personal reflection
  • creative performance

Key Concepts

psychology music therapy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can art help you process tough feelings?
  • What other outlets could you try?
A Different Perspective

Creative outlets may not address underlying issues directly.

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