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I didn't want to be an artist.

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
Voice Actor
Brooklyn
New York
Carol Joan Klein
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You're beautiful as you feel.
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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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Tonight the light of love is in your eyes, But will you love me tomorrow?
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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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Once the inspiration comes, that directs where the perspiration goes.
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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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You make me feel like a natural man
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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 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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It's a very worthy cause. This should happen, and I do believe that tenacity counts. Not going away matters.
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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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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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Not only do you want to leave the audience wanting more, you want to leave yourself wanting more.
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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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Now my tapestry's unraveling.
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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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Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album.
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I'd like to know that your love Is love I can be sure of.
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You can't talk to a man, with a shotgun in his hand.
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I'm a songwriter first.
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