When my parents went off to Knoxville to work, I lived with my father's mother. She was strict … - Tina Turner

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Weakness, fear and hopelessness died. Strength, power and courage was born.

Tina Turner

When my parents went off to Knoxville to work, I lived with my father's mother. She was strict - the kind who starched and ironed dresses. I had to sit more than I played. Oh, I was miserable. I liked being out with the animals. I'd come in the house with my hair pulled out, sash off the dress, dirty as heck. I was always getting spanked.

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