The so-called feminist writers were disgusted with me. I did my thing, and so I guess by feminist standards I’m a feminist. That suits me fine.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that Chrissie Hynde, an American musician, did not fully agree with how some feminist writers viewed her. She simply did what she felt was right for herself, and this was considered feminist by their standards, which she was fine with. The quote shows that Hynde had her own understanding of feminism and did not feel the need to strictly follow what others believed it should be.
About Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde is an American-British musician and the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band The Pretenders. She is the only continuous member of the band, appearing on every studio album. Hynde has also recorded songs with other famous musicians like Frank Sinatra and Cher.
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