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" There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever. "
Carole King
Having
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" I think Madonna has a great deal of intelligence and capability. I have a lot of respect for her. She's taken her career and maximized it with intelligence and creativity. "
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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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" I used to hate the sound of my voice. "
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" 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?' "
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" I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there's an energy to it that's inspiring. "
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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. "
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" In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious. "
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" Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album. "
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" The downside of videos is that it will put my vision in front of other people, so they might not get the chance to create their own. "
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" 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. "
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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. "
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" 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. "
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" I just sort of try to be a good person; try to write music that lifts people and makes me feel good to sing. "
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