When I was growing up in East Germay, everyone said there was no God. So I started looking for it myself.

Meaning of the quote

When she was young, people in East Germany told Nina that God did not exist. But Nina didn't believe them. She started searching and looking for God on her own, to find out the truth for herself.

About Nina Hagen

Nina Hagen, the “Godmother of German Punk,” is a German singer, songwriter, and actress known for her theatrical vocals and pioneering role in the punk and Neue Deutsche Welle movements. Born in East Berlin, she started her career as an actress before forming the Nina Hagen Band and launching a successful solo career, releasing several albums and becoming a voice-over actress and author of autobiographies.

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