Top quotes by Carole King

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. Votes: 25

My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue, an everlasting vision of the ever changing view. Votes: 18

It's a very worthy cause. This should happen, and I do believe that tenacity counts. Not going away matters. Votes: 17

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. Votes: 16

I write heavily under the influence of James Taylor. Votes: 12

I just sort of try to be a good person; try to write music that lifts people and makes me feel good to sing. Votes: 11

Eric Clapton is my dream guitarist. Votes: 11

In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious. Votes: 10

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. Votes: 10

You make me feel like a natural man Votes: 8

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. Votes: 7

Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album. Votes: 7

Now my tapestry's unraveling. Votes: 7

I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there's an energy to it that's inspiring. Votes: 6

Tonight the light of love is in your eyes, But will you love me tomorrow? Votes: 6

Way over yonder is a place I have seen In a garden of wisdom from some long ago dream. Votes: 6

It is very common with artists who are of a generation that has already gone by to get overly concerned with, Oh my God I have to sell to the younger generation. Votes: 3

There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever. Votes: 3

You've got to get up every morning with a smile on your face And show the world all the love in your heart. Votes: 3

Only love is real...everything else is illusion Votes: 3

I used to hate the sound of my voice. Votes: 2

I still believe that everyone is beautiful in some way and by seeing the beauty in others we make ourselves more beautiful. Votes: 2

Once the inspiration comes, that directs where the perspiration goes. Votes: 2

When my soul was in the lost-and-found You came along to claim it. Votes: 1

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. Votes: 1

I'm like a plant, I reach for the sun... Votes: 0

Do the things you believe in, in the name of love. And know that, you aren't alone. We all have doubts and fears. Votes: 0

Not only do you want to leave the audience wanting more, you want to leave yourself wanting more. Votes: 0

I'm a songwriter first. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

You're beautiful as you feel. Votes: 0

If there's any answer, maybe love can end the madness Maybe not, oh, but we can only try. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I'm really getting better at guitar. I'm not trapped behind a piano. You can get out and move with a guitar and still direct the band. Votes: 0

Today's records, even though they may be lyrically repetitive and not saying anything particularly heavy, they have energy. Votes: 0

It's very difficult for me to evaluate my own stuff. Votes: 0

I love that I wrote with all kinds of different people. Votes: 0

I didn't want to be an artist. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more? Votes: 0

Traveling around sure gets me down and lonely, nothing else to do but close my mind. I sure hope the road don't come to own me, there's so many dreams I've yet to find. But you're so far away. Votes: 0

I just want to give it all that I got. I just don't want to waste it... Votes: 0

You can't talk to a man, with a shotgun in his hand. Votes: 0

I'd like to know that your love Is love I can be sure of... Votes: 0

That's one of the things I love about being a songwriter first, last and always, because whether I do it or not, if someone does a great job on it, my work is done. Votes: 0

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. Votes: 0

I'd like to know that your love Is love I can be sure of, So tell me now and I won't ask again, Will you still love me tomorrow? Votes: 0