Top 27 Quotes by Carole King

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?'

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'm a songwriter first.

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

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

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

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

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