Songwriting is an art unto itself, not to be confused with performing. Votes: 7
I just learned my lyrics and tried not to bump into the trumpet player. That was my philosophy. Votes: 6
The world is a pile of grunge. Votes: 5
I had four or five years in school training as a soprano. I fell into pop singing because of economics. I got out of high school and had to go work, and they weren't hiring opera singers. Votes: 4
Whatever fame came did so not because I sought it. Votes: 3
Songs suffer at the mercy of the performer. Votes: 3
You knew after eight bars that you were hearing something just absolutely new and unique. Votes: 2
I had a very unusual contract. Most artists actually pay for their record dates and it comes out of their royalties. I paid for nothing. Votes: 1
I've got a computer, but I won't go near it. Votes: 0
I'll probably never put out another album because I'm a tough critic of my work, and I don't think I could come up to those standards any more. Votes: 0
I wasn't driven. I just really loved what I did. Votes: 0
When rock music came in, I wasn't bitter about it. I was puzzled. Votes: 0