I was a good sight reader and I could sing two or three of these jingles a day. An orchestra would come in for half an hour, and then the singers would come in and knock 'em out, and go on to the next one. I was the voice of Budweiser and Almond Joy. Valerie Simpson almondbudweiserday share on social
Both my grandmothers had upright pianos, and I just knew how to play since I was a child. Nobody taught me. I sounded like a grown-up, and then I learned how to read music. I played so well by ear I could fool the teacher to believe I could play the notes. She'd make the mistake of playing the song once, and I could play it. Valerie Simpson childearfool share on social
Nobody in my family was musical. I had no idea you could be a songwriter and make a living at it. It was all discovery. It was all just thrown at me. Valerie Simpson discoveryfamilyidea Change image and share on social
When you're a producer and an artist you're very critical of yourself. I like to produce other people, but I'm not that good at producing myself. Valerie Simpson artistcriticalgood Change image and share on social
I don't know what I want to do. There are people who want me to do things. There's a possible book. There are lots of things to consider. I just have to figure out what I want to do. I'm not one to sit around and do nothing. Valerie Simpson bookfigurelot share on social
Motown was the mecca. It was every writer's dream to work there. Valerie Simpson dreammeccamotown Change image and share on social
My daughters are here, and that makes me feel good. And with the spirit of Nick Ashford, I think I'll make it through. I have no choice. Valerie Simpson ashfordchoicedaughter Change image and share on social
It's interesting when you've been a partner with someone for so long. So now to sing solo and starting all over again I am learning that I am more bodacious than I thought. I don't know where it's coming from but I am glad. Valerie Simpson bodaciouscomeglad share on social
It's a songwriter's dream to have a song recorded and run up the charts. Valerie Simpson chartdreamrecord Change image and share on social