For me, the best way to be as an artist is to be completely yourself, letting that vulnerability come through. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes artist completely let
Having artist parents, they knew the importance of exposing me and my sister to all types of music and art and making art part of our every day. it was just always there. Gretchen Parlato artartistday Change image and share on social
If I could sing like a Chaka Khan, an Aretha, a Kim Burrell, if I could do all these amazing runs and belt it out, I would. I've attempted that, and it's not something anyone would want to hear. Gretchen Parlato amazearethaattempt Change image and share on social
I always used to say I'm definitely not a straight-ahead jazz singer, because then there's people who would hear what I do and say, 'Is it jazz? I don't know...' Whatever it is, it really comes down to creating music that makes people feel something. Gretchen Parlato aheadcreatefeel share on social
I don't think even when you find a person, you can be completely honest, ever. There's still pieces of you that you don't give away. I do believe you always need that place where it's just you, your thoughts, no one else's judgment or anything. Alicia Keys completelyfindgive share on social
You know when Hollywood does a great big blockbuster that really wraps you up in a world, and lets you believe in extraordinary things that move you in some way, in an almost operatic sensibility? That to me is the most fun I have at the movies. Christopher Nolan bigblockbusterextraordinary share on social
What I look for when I see a piece of art for the first time is some kind of emotional, intellectual experience, that's a combination of both of those things and is informed by my knowledge and something new that I see the artist doing. Cheech Marin artartistcombination share on social