In every interview I've done since the beginning, [I'm asked] 'How do you feel about opening doors?' And I always say, 'There are two men who opened the doors for all of us, and they were Feliciano and Santana.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The artist credits two male predecessors for opening doors for many in her field.
- In plain terms
- She says Feliciano and Santana opened doors for everyone like her.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge the pioneers who paved the way for your success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who opened the doors for you?
- How do you acknowledge your roots?
Another view
Women also opened doors independently without male precedents.
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