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Once the inspiration comes, that directs where the perspiration goes.

Carole King

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Carole King
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: February 9
Actor
Composer
Film Actor
Musician
Pianist
Recording Artist
Singer
Singer-Songwriter
Television Actor
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Brooklyn
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Carol Joan Klein
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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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Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album.
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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.
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I didn't want to be an artist.
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I'm a songwriter first.
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Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more?
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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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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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It's a very worthy cause. This should happen, and I do believe that tenacity counts. Not going away matters.
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I'd like to know that your love Is love I can be sure of.
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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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Now my tapestry's unraveling.
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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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You make me feel like a natural man
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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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You're beautiful as you feel.
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I love that I wrote with all kinds of different people.
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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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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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Today's records, even though they may be lyrically repetitive and not saying anything particularly heavy, they have energy.
Carole King