What I really resent most about people sticking labels on you is that it cuts off all the other elements of what you are because it can only deal with black and white; the cartoon.
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When people give you labels or categories, it means they are only seeing you in a simple, basic way, like a cartoon. But in reality, people are much more complex, with many different sides and qualities. Labels ignore all the other important parts of who you really are.
About Siouxsie Sioux
Siouxsie Sioux is an influential British singer, songwriter, and musician who rose to fame as the leader of the rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees. She has enjoyed a long and acclaimed career, forming the Creatures, and later releasing solo work to critical acclaim.
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