The songs are not necessarily autobiographical. A lot of songs are a combination of influences. It might be some part of my life, or something I've felt, or something somebody's told me. It all comes together. Tracy Chapman autobiographicalcombinationfelt share on social
The songs become the show, which is how it should be. Kristin Hersh showsong Change image and share on social
The songs certainly have not made my fortune, but I am still grateful for the royalties when they come in. Sydney Carter fortunegratefulmake Change image and share on social
The songs come along at their own pace when they are ready. Christine Lavin pacereadysong Change image and share on social
The songs come from a vulnerable place, but expressing that part of yourself can also make you feel fearless. Deana Carter expressfearlessfeel Change image and share on social
The songs from your childhood, when you hear them you get chills all over. Vanessa Paradis childhoodchillhear Change image and share on social
The songs I love to sing are story songs, from Yiddish songs to Tom Waits. Mandy Patinkin lovesingsong Change image and share on social
The songs I've written that are the strongest, I'm like: 'I don't know where that came from. It just kind of popped out.' You feel you can't take a whole lot of credit for it. I didn't purposefully will it into existence. Oscar Isaac creditexistencefeel share on social
The songs, if I write alone in a room, end up being a little more quiet, a little more subdued. If I play with other musicians or percussive instruments, it might end up being a little more upbeat. Marketa Irglova endinstrumentmusician Change image and share on social
The songs in 'Wonderland' don't have a melodic life for me - I'm not a musical person - but they have an emotional life, an emotional echo perhaps. Stacey D'Erasmo echoemotionallife Change image and share on social
