Carole King

I think Madonna has a great deal of intelligence and capability. I have a lot of respect for her. She's taken her career and maximized it with intelligence and creativity. ”

In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious. ”

I only wanted to be a songwriter. I never wanted to be a singer. And I never wanted to be famous. ”

My one area of vulnerability was I didn't know how to have a healthy relationship with a man. ”

I've had a remarkable life. I seem to be in such good places at the right time. You know, if you were to ask me to sum my life up in one word, gratitude. ”

My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue, an everlasting vision of the ever changing view. ”

I write heavily under the influence of James Taylor. ”

The downside of videos is that it will put my vision in front of other people, so they might not get the chance to create their own. ”

I was taking singing lessons, and they'd say, 'Your voice is too hoarse. You have to do more exercises.' ”

When I was younger, I was kind of fearless. I think it takes more courage to do things when you know more. I was completely naive, and I was like, 'Why can't I do anything I want to do?' ”