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I'm a songwriter first...In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious...Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive...There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever.

Carole King

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Carole King
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: February 9
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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 went to the High School for Performing Arts in New York for acting. I've studied it on and off for years and have done some theater and film.
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Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more?
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Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album.
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One of the things that I try to be conscious about in crafting a song is the concept of bringing it home. I like to bring it somewhere familiar, someplace that people feel it's resolved, it's settled.
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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? You know, go for it.
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You can't talk to a man, with a shotgun in his hand.
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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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The writing of You've Got a Friend was one of the most incredible experiences because it was mostly inspiration. It just came to me almost as we hear it.
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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'm a songwriter first.
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Now and forever, I'll remember all the promises still unbroken and think about all the words between us that never needed to be spoken.
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Tonight the light of love is in your eyes, But will you love me tomorrow?
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I still believe that everyone is beautiful in some way and by seeing the beauty in others we make ourselves more beautiful.
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Do the things you believe in, in the name of love. And know that, you aren't alone. We all have doubts and fears.
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I'd like to know that your love Is love I can be sure of.
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You're beautiful as you feel.
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Not only do you want to leave the audience wanting more, you want to leave yourself wanting more.
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I love that I wrote with all kinds of different people.
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Scary in the idea it could be a little overwhelming to have 70 or 100 clowns in a public space. Intriguing in that it could be something interesting. I'm up for any kind of public art.
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