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“For whatever reason I just remembered being six years old and my parents leaving the house and trusting me to be alone. I had an older sister, I think she was supposed to babysit me but she immediately ran across the street to her friend's house.”

Quote by Kathleen Hanna

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Kathleen Hanna, born on November 12, 1968, is an American musician known for her contributions to the punk rock genre. She is particularly recognized as the founder and lead singer of the band Bikini Kill, which became a significant part of the Seattle punk rock scene in the early 1990s. Hanna's music and lyrics often addressed feminist themes, including gender equality and women's empowerment. more

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