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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.
Carole King
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Carole King
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: February 9
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More quotes by Carole King
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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You can't talk to a man, with a shotgun in his hand.
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I love that I wrote with all kinds of different people.
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Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album.
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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.
Carole King
Now my tapestry's unraveling.
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You make me feel like a natural man
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I didn't want to be an artist.
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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 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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Tonight the light of love is in your eyes, But will you love me tomorrow?
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I'd like to know that your love Is love I can be sure of.
Carole King
Today's records, even though they may be lyrically repetitive and not saying anything particularly heavy, they have energy.
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Once the inspiration comes, that directs where the perspiration goes.
Carole King
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.
Carole King
It's a very worthy cause. This should happen, and I do believe that tenacity counts. Not going away matters.
Carole King
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.
Carole King
I'm a songwriter first.
Carole King
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.
Carole King
I still believe that everyone is beautiful in some way and by seeing the beauty in others we make ourselves more beautiful.
Carole King
