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I was like seven, and I am like, 'What does that mean.'",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3764518,"For women especially, it's important to be financially independent.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":9},3764461,"'Confessions of a Video Vixen' is not a book about my encounters with celebrities, or anyone else for that matter. It is my life story, thus far, which just so happens to include some people you may have heard of.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":35,"quote_text":36,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},2486608,"When it comes to my interpersonal relationships with men, of course, a lifetime of abuse vastly affected everything I did. I always came from a place of abuse, actually wanting, welcoming, and accepting it because that was my language. It never seemed strange to me.",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[41],{"id":42,"tag":43},5466821,{"id":44,"tag_name":45},10439,"welcome",{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},2486603,"I don't believe in regrets. I don't think regrets actually exist. I think regrets are things people make up in their heads. So, I don't regret anything. Everything turned out exactly the way it was supposed to.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[52],{"id":53,"tag":54},5466817,{"id":55,"tag_name":56},56,"thinking",{"id":58,"quote_text":59,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":60,"source":61,"quote_tag":62,"commentary":9},2486597,"Live life without being afraid of judgment from others because judgment from other sinners is invalid.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[63],{"id":64,"tag":65},5466812,{"id":66,"tag_name":67},7583,"live-life",{"id":69,"quote_text":70,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":71,"source":72,"quote_tag":73,"commentary":9},2486592,"People are attracted to your light because they want it for themselves. It's like fireflies. When we were kids in New York, we would visit my dad and catch fireflies because we were so attracted to their light. Put them in jars next to our bed, and then they'd die. Then we'd go out the next night and get another firefly. That's how people are.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[74],{"id":75,"tag":76},5466807,{"id":77,"tag_name":78},19262,"new-york",{"id":80,"quote_text":81,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":82,"source":83,"quote_tag":84,"commentary":9},2486588,"People don't change at their core. If you're a good person, you are a good person. What changes is our behavior.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[85],{"id":86,"tag":87},5466801,{"id":88,"tag_name":89},9817,"good-person",{"id":91,"quote_text":92,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":93,"source":94,"quote_tag":95,"commentary":99},2486583,"When I die, the world is going to talk about me. They will never forget me and I will never have any regrets. If nothing else, the world will know I was here. I think that everyone should make their mark wherever they are. They will talk about you way after you're gone. Make your mark. Live your life.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[96],{"id":97,"tag":98},5466797,{"id":55,"tag_name":56},"**The Backstory**\nThis poignant quote is likely from an interview, blog post, or book written by Karrine Steffans, a renowned author and former sex worker. Born in 1978, Steffans rose to fame with her bestselling memoir \"Confessions of a Video Vixen\" (2007). At the time of writing, she was navigating the intersection of fame, identity, and societal expectations.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote appears to be an encouragement to leave a lasting legacy. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more complex sentiment: Steffans is acknowledging that her mark on the world will likely be defined by controversy and scandal rather than traditional achievements. This paradox highlights the tension between seeking recognition and facing the possibility of being remembered for reasons one might not have chosen.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset, individuals should focus on creating a lasting impact that reflects their true values and passions, even if it means challenging societal norms or expectations. By doing so, they can ensure that their mark is authentic and meaningful, rather than merely seeking fleeting recognition.",{"id":101,"quote_text":102,"author_id":5,"source_id":37,"has_image":18,"author":103,"source":104,"quote_tag":105,"commentary":9},2486578,"I remember sitting in my room and thinking of where it all went wrong and how I ended up losing control of everything, and I realized I hadn't asked myself one question: And then what? That was my most important lesson. I learned to think about the consequences before the action and that saves me, to this day, from a lot of trouble. If you play it down the line, you'll start making better choices.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":107,"totalPages":108,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":109},1,6,10]