It’s funny, I remember doing the Johnny Carson show, and, uh, I couldn’t afford my rent.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that even though Natalie Merchant, a successful American musician, appeared on the popular Johnny Carson show, she was still struggling to pay her rent at the time. It shows that even famous people can have financial difficulties, and that success doesn't always mean you have lots of money.
About Natalie Merchant
Natalie Merchant is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the band 10,000 Maniacs. She left the group in 1993 to pursue a successful solo career, releasing nine studio albums to date.
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