American - Musician | February 9, 1942 -
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.
Carole King
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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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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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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 didn't want to be an artist.
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Eric Clapton is my dream guitarist.
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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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I used to hate the sound of my voice.
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My parents always told me I could be anything I wanted to be.
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I write heavily under the influence of James Taylor.
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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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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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