Gwen Stefani Quotes

People will tell me, "You're such a punk rebel," this or that, but I was not that growing up. I was actually a super-sheltered, conservative girl. Now, there was probably a bit of me that was like, "Why do I have to be like that?"

Gwen Stefani No Doubt

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  Gwen Stefani No Doubt
  • People
  • Sheltered
  • Punk Rebel