American - Musician | November 1, 1964 -
I grew up listening to Beethoven and old jazz singers like Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Anita O'Day. But those were, like, the only women I listened to - I hated women pop singers.
Sophie B. Hawkins
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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.
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I'm always working on a new album because I'm always writing, and I'm always in and out of my home studio.
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Most people depend on a lot of other people.
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I didn't want to be a performer. I didn't want to be famous.
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I was a coat checker, a dishwasher, a waitress, and those were some of the happiest times of my life because I still got to do my writing. You're lucky when you can work and then do your art.
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My songs are always four years ahead of me. They're like my teachers.
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I want the Congress that really is going to listen to the people. I really don't care what party it is anymore.
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The Tea Parties are only here because people are not listening.
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Obama may be brilliant, but he's not a leader.
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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.
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'Betchya Got A Cure' is my gut response to the media wars in this country, which are driving a wedge between citizens. It's about taking a stand for individuality and being brave instead of being accepted.
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