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Attracted Quote by Tina Turner

“After I moved with my mother to St. Louis, my older sister and I went to see Ike Turner, who was the hottest then. His music charged me. I was never attracted to him, but I wanted to sing with his band.” quote by Tina Turner
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“After I moved with my mother to St. Louis, my older sister and I went to see Ike Turner, who was the hottest then. His music charged me. I was never attracted to him, but I wanted to sing with his band.”

Tina Turner

About This Quote

Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1975

Seeing Ike Turner’s music sparked a desire to perform, despite no personal attraction.

In simple terms: Music inspired ambition beyond romance.

Key Takeaway

Let inspiration drive ambition.

Themes

art inspiration career ambition

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

biography music

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • creative collaborations
  • personal growth
  • artistic mentorship

Key Concepts

musical influence role models personal drive

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you separate personal feelings from professional goals?
  • When should personal attraction influence career choices?
A Different Perspective

Attraction may affect teamwork dynamics.

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