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" I grew up in a very literate, very independent household where people spoke their ideas and were very supportive of helping each other find their own way. "

Lucinda Williams

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" First thing, I throw on some jeans, a T-shirt and my Keds sneakers and make coffee. That is actually my favorite time of day. That is when I do my songwriting, when I am in writing mode. "

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" I'm fascinated by the whole concept of snake handling. When you read about the Pentecostal snake handlers, what strikes you the most is their commitment. "

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" I usually have an idea of how I want a song to sound, but I don't always know how to get there. "

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" We just did a few takes of a song and just picked the best one. It was real organic and genuine. "

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" I certainly had my God-can-you-just-take-me-now-I've-just-had-it-I'm-checking-out-let-me-off-the-train-I'm-done kind of thing. But, you know, I would never actually do it. I just can't imagine what it would take to do that. "

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" I'm not just a doormat. I'm not just being stepped on all over the place. If you look at the bulk of my material, it's about trying to find some strength through that. "

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" Sade's stuff is real deceptive. She's got stuff about prostitutes, poverty and people on the streets. "

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" So few people are truly themselves when they're in the spotlight. "

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" You should put time into learning your craft. It seems like people want success so quickly, way before they're ready. "

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" I started writing songs, I guess, when I was about 13 or 14, but I didn't know if they were good enough yet or anything. "

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