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" My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue, an everlasting vision of the ever changing view. "

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" Had my grandparents not emigrated when they did, I might have been born Jewish in Eastern Europe during World War II, or I might not have been born at all. Instead, I was born in 1942 in New York City. "

" I've had a remarkable life. I seem to be in such good places at the right time. You know, if you were to ask me to sum my life up in one word, gratitude. "

" My name at birth was Carol Joan Klein. It would take me five decades to appreciate my surname and the history that came with it. Along the way, I would add an 'e' to Carol and acquire several more surnames. "

" Sometimes I get a lyric, and the lyric, you know, comes off the page, and goes into my brain and comes out with a melody. Other times, I may create a melody first. "

" There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever. "

" Everybody understands friendship, and friendship is different than love - it's a different kind of love. Friendship has more freedom, more latitude. You don't expect your friend to be as you think your friend should be; you expect your friend just to love you as a friend. "

" My parents always told me I could be anything I wanted to be. "

" I was taking singing lessons, and they'd say, 'Your voice is too hoarse. You have to do more exercises.' "

" I'm a songwriter first. "

" I didn't want to be an artist. "

" In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious. "

" I went to London and performed in Eric Clapton's concert at the Royal Albert Hall. I'll work with him any time he asks me. "

" I just sort of try to be a good person; try to write music that lifts people and makes me feel good to sing. "

" I write heavily under the influence of James Taylor. "

" When I was younger, I was kind of fearless. I think it takes more courage to do things when you know more. I was completely naive, and I was like, 'Why can't I do anything I want to do?' "

" Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album. "

" When I wake up every morning, I smile and say, 'Thank you.' Because out of my window I can see the mountains, then go hiking with my dog and share her bounding joy in the world. "

" I used to hate the sound of my voice. "

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" I only wanted to be a songwriter. I never wanted to be a singer. And I never wanted to be famous. "

" All I needed to do was sing with conviction, speaking my truth from the heart, honestly and straightforwardly, and to offer my words, ideas and music to the audience as if it were one collective friend that I'd known for a very long time. "