It's really fun to get into that process of creating an album and telling a story. I really love it. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes album create fun
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
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
We define ourselves as intelligent. That's odd, because we're doing the definition - We're creating our own definition and saying, 'We are intelligent!' Neil deGrasse Tyson createdefinedefinition Change image and share on social
A kid is something precious, and you want to protect it and keep it fun. I'm not a dad, but I've seen people and how they behave with their kids. Jason Statham behavedadfun Change image and share on social