I was working like a dog as a housekeeper, barista, nanny, cook, so I could save enough money to really sit with my instruments. Whenever I had 20 minutes, I would practice a new chord or write a new verse. Valerie June baristachordcook share on social
When I was teenager, Britney Spears was it - that was the pop world that was happening, and I knew I wasn't in it. Valerie June britneyhappenknow Change image and share on social
As soon as I could talk, I was bellowing at the top of my lungs. My parents couldn't get over how weird I sounded - like an old man when I was just a toddler! But no one was gonna shut me up. Valerie June bellowgonnalung Change image and share on social
I've been busy and need to slow my little tail down and sit and meditate somewhere. I do my walking meditations every day, but just to sit still. Just to be in one place and just to be quiet. Valerie June busydayhave Change image and share on social
It is such a gift to be able to write songs in general, but when you can share it with somebody, it is just such a pleasure. It is such a happy moment when you finish a song, and you are just like, 'Wow - that was great.' Valerie June finishgeneralgift share on social
The challenge is how strange and different my voice sounds, so I have tried to sound like other people and tried to be something I wasn't. I have tried to be a soul singer because someone else thought that a good idea. Not because I did. Valerie June challengegoodidea share on social
I just love music, and I absorbed what I love. Valerie June absorblovemusic Change image and share on social
I just let the songs tell me what to do - they are my guides, and they are the boss. So I am subservient to the songs, and I let them tell me what to do. I don't judge them; I just write whatever comes to me. Valerie June bosguidejudge share on social
I'm constantly being inspired by the old days and taking things from the past and allowing them to lift me up where I am now. Valerie June allowconstantlyday Change image and share on social
I must stay true to myself and take my own path all the way. Valerie June pathstaytrue Change image and share on social
