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Madonna Ciccone

Part of the reason I sort of shot out like a cannon out of Michigan and left home at such an early age is because I had to feel independent.

Madonna Ciccone

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Madonna is saying that she left Michigan and her family at a young age because she needed to prove to herself that she could be self-reliant. Her strong desire for independence was a key factor in her decision to move away early in life.

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