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When I was younger, I was kin...

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?'

Carole King 81 quotes

Eric Clapton is my dream guit...

Eric Clapton is my dream guitarist.

Carole King 81 quotes

Had my grandparents not emigr...

Had my grandparents not emigrated when they did, I might have been born Jewish in Eastern Europe during World War II, or I might not have been born at all. Instead, I was born in 1942 in New York City.

Carole King 81 quotes

I only wanted to be a songwri...

I only wanted to be a songwriter. I never wanted to be a singer. And I never wanted to be famous.

Carole King 81 quotes

Sometimes I get a lyric, and ...

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 81 quotes

In my career I have never fel...

In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious.

Carole King 81 quotes

My name at birth was Carol Jo...

My name at birth was Carol Joan Klein. It would take me five decades to appreciate my surname and the history that came with it. Along the way, I would add an 'e' to Carol and acquire several more surnames.

Carole King 81 quotes

I write heavily under the inf...

I write heavily under the influence of James Taylor.

Carole King 81 quotes

There is a downside to having...

There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever.

Carole King 81 quotes

Sensitive, humbug. Everybody ...

Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album.

Carole King 81 quotes

I think Madonna has a great d...

I think Madonna has a great deal of intelligence and capability. I have a lot of respect for her. She's taken her career and maximized it with intelligence and creativity.

Carole King 81 quotes

I was taking singing lessons,...

I was taking singing lessons, and they'd say, 'Your voice is too hoarse. You have to do more exercises.'

Carole King 81 quotes

My one area of vulnerability ...

My one area of vulnerability was I didn't know how to have a healthy relationship with a man.

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My life has been a tapestry o...

My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue, an everlasting vision of the ever changing view.

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When I wake up every morning,...

When I wake up every morning, I smile and say, 'Thank you.' Because out of my window I can see the mountains, then go hiking with my dog and share her bounding joy in the world.

Carole King 81 quotes

I just sort of try to be a go...

I just sort of try to be a good person; try to write music that lifts people and makes me feel good to sing.

Carole King 81 quotes

I've had a remarkable life. I...

I've had a remarkable life. I seem to be in such good places at the right time. You know, if you were to ask me to sum my life up in one word, gratitude.

Carole King 81 quotes

My parents always told me I c...

My parents always told me I could be anything I wanted to be.

Carole King 81 quotes

Everybody understands friends...

Everybody understands friendship, and friendship is different than love - it's a different kind of love. Friendship has more freedom, more latitude. You don't expect your friend to be as you think your friend should be; you expect your friend just to love you as a friend.

Carole King 81 quotes

If there's any answer, maybe ...

If there's any answer, maybe love can end the madness
Maybe not, oh, but we can only try.

Carole King 81 quotes

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