I think one of the reasons musicians keep doing what they do and writers keep doing what they do, is that we're totally unsuited for anything else. And I for one am much too lazy. Janis Ian lazymusicianreason Change image and share on social
When people used to call me a political writer, it was kind of confusing because I was always much more interested in the social end of things which hinges on the political, but it isn't really part of it. Janis Ian callconfuseend share on social
I learned the truth at seventeen, That love was meant for beauty queens, And high school girls with clear skinned smiles, Who married young and then retired. Janis Ian beautycleargirl Change image and share on social
A radio show recently did a beautiful eulogy of me. Janis Ian beautifuleulogyradio Change image and share on social
I bought all my friends guitars and I had a good time with my money. But then one day the IRS came knocking. Janis Ian buydayfriend Change image and share on social
The best thing you can learn from the worst times of your life is that it always gets better. It may take a month, a year, a decade, but it will get better if you leave yourself open to it. Janis Ian baddecadelearn Change image and share on social
I played for anybody and everybody from the time I started playing guitar, when I was 10 or 11. Janis Ian guitarplaystart Change image and share on social
I gave guitar lessons. I tried to join bands. My mom always said it was obvious that nothing was going to stop me. Janis Ian bandgiveguitar Change image and share on social
I've always been an avid reader. If I don't have a book in the car, I'll stop and pick one up just to have something to read. I don't even remember learning to read. Janis Ian avidbookcar Change image and share on social
Going off the road just leaves me more time to be a writer. Janis Ian leafroadtime Change image and share on social
