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" Very few artists are as independent as I am mentally, physically, spiritually and technically. I sit in my home studio and record things by myself. I don't need to get anybody's approval or validation. "

Sophie B. Hawkins

Myself

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Ahead

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Sophie B. Hawkins

Son

Freedom

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Sophie B. Hawkins

You

Friend

" Success was one of my weakest points. I was so ill-prepared for it. I never appreciated within myself the gift of success. I never accepted it. People gave me so much momentum and love, and people really got my music, but I didn't accept it. That's probably one of my biggest regrets. "

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" By pushing children and wanting quick success, parents are producing followers, not leaders. "

" I've evolved as a human being, and I've taken more risks. I've let go of judgment. I don't know when the best stuff is coming - I sink into the process in a different way. I paint more, and my vision is stronger, but I don't think my music is better, because nothing is ever better than your first material. "

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" My son has one parent who's 50. I want him to have a family of young people, too! "

" Obama may be brilliant, but he's not a leader. "

" I am so proud to be partnering with Waterkeepers, who are the voice for the Gulf Coast's waters. "

Sophie B. Hawkins

Coast

Proud

" I used to write songs that were deeply personal, but since I am becoming so passionate about the world around me, that passion and drive is starting to come into my work. "

Sophie B. Hawkins

I Am

Passion

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