I’ll always prefer to play with women and hang out with women, and I’ll always be a feminist. But let me tell you something. Gloria Steinem never helped me out; Larry Flynt did.

Meaning of the quote

Courtney Love, an American musician, explains that while she strongly supports feminism and prefers the company of women, the feminist leader Gloria Steinem did not help her, but the controversial figure Larry Flynt did. This suggests that sometimes unexpected people can provide valuable support, even if they don't fit the typical mold of who we expect to help us.

About Courtney Love

Courtney Love is an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, and actress who rose to prominence in the 1990s as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band Hole. She has had a multi-decade career marked by critical acclaim, as well as a highly publicized personal life following her marriage to Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.

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