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A really strong woman accepts the war she went through and is ennobled by her scars. Carly Simon acceptennoblescar Change image and share on social
But when we listened to the radio, it was Bill Haley and the Comets or the Everly Brothers. Carly Simon billbrothercomet Change image and share on social
Well, I tried to get a record deal in 1966 or '67, and everyone thought I was too eclectic. Carly Simon dealeclecticrecord Change image and share on social
You make your first album, you make some money, and you feel like you still have to show face, like 'I still go to the projects.' I'm like, why? Your job is to inspire people from your neighborhood to get out. You grew up there. What makes you think it's so cool? Jay-Z albumcoolface share on social
When I have a creative insight, there is a high. I think back in the day, I made music as much as I did because it made me feel so good. I think you could argue that there is a creative addiction - but, you know, the healthy kind. Lauryn Hill addictionargueback share on social