If I were to try to identify a turning point I'd say that was it - getting clean. James Taylor cleanidentifypoint Change image and share on social
Songwriting is too mysterious and uncontrolled a process for me to direct it towards any one thing. James Taylor directmysteriousprocess Change image and share on social
Somehow it helps just to take something that's internal and externalize it, to see it in front of you. James Taylor externalizefronthelp Change image and share on social
To me, very much of what is artistic is people's very creative and inventive ways out of impossible situations. James Taylor artisticcreativeimpossible Change image and share on social
I know there are people who don't like their audience or like the experience of being recognized or celebrated, but my audience has been very good - they don't bother me and when they do contact me it's usually on the nicest possible terms. James Taylor audiencebothercelebrate share on social
Bruce Springsteen's a rock star. Elton John is a rock star. I'm a folk musician. Honestly, I think that's true. James Taylor bruceeltonfolk Change image and share on social
Ireland, Italy and Brazil are the most musical places for me. They're extremely musical cultures and anything you pitch they basically catch. James Taylor basicallybrazilcatch Change image and share on social
The best thing is when you hear somebody take your song and make something great of it. James Taylor greathearmake Change image and share on social
People should watch out for three things: avoid a major addiction, don't get so deeply into debt that it controls your life, and don't start a family before you're ready to settle down. James Taylor addictionavoidcontrol Change image and share on social
