My creativity is an entity unto its own.
My one area of vulnerability was I didn't know how to have a healthy relationship with a man.
I only wanted to be a songwriter. I never wanted to be a singer. And I never wanted to be famous.
I was taking singing lessons, and they'd say, 'Your voice is too hoarse. You have to do more exercises.'
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.
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.
I used to hate the sound of my voice.
I just sort of try to be a good person; try to write music that lifts people and makes me feel good to sing.
Eric Clapton is my dream guitarist.
I didn't want to be an artist.
I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there's an energy to it that's inspiring.
In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious.
The downside of videos is that it will put my vision in front of other people, so they might not get the chance to create their own.
There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever.
I'm a songwriter first.
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?'
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.
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.
Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album.
I write heavily under the influence of James Taylor.
