“When I started out playing guitar and singing, I was about twelve, going on thirteen. The role models for me back then were the folk singers. They all had these high, really nice voices and ranges, like Judy Collins and Joan Baez, and then later, of course, Joni Mitchell and Linda Ronstadt. I decided early on that I was going to learn how to write songs really, really well, because I didn't want to have to compete as a singer. I didn't feel that it was my strong point.” WantFeelsWritingWellsSongCoursesStrongVoiceRolesNiceModelsSingingDecidedGuitarFolksSingersRangeRole ModelsTwelveReally NiceThirteenPlaying Guitar Author:Lucinda Williams
“There's this whole idea that you've got the blues and you're going to write. Bullshit. When I feel really bad, all I want to do is sit in front of the TV with the remote control and check out.” WantFeelsWritingIdeasWholeFrontsTvsChecksBullshitRemote Control Author:Lucinda Williams
“Sometimes I feel like I just open myself up like I'm a vehicle for something coming through me. It's like a meditative state I have to be in.” FeelsSometimesStatesVehicle Author:Lucinda Williams
“I'm just like everyone. I like to feel togetherness with someone.” FeelsTogetherness Author:Lucinda Williams
“It's just the more you do it the better you get, or at least that's how I feel in my case. I think it's a combination of confidence and just having done it this long and just learning. I'm always learning. I'm still honing my craft.” ThinkingFeelsLongStillsDoneCasesCraftsCombinationSongwritingAlways LearningHoning Author:Lucinda Williams
“I feel like it's really kind of a sit-down album, much in the same way I imagine Billie Holiday or someone sitting down in the studio and singing.” WayFeelsKindImagineSingingSittingAlbumsStudiosHolidaySitting Down Author:Lucinda Williams
“I feel a lot more comfortable being me these days. I'm constantly told that my work is good. A lot of fans and a lot of other artists say my songs and albums mean a lot to them. Isn't that what's important?” FeelsMeanImportantArtistSongWorkFansComfortableAlbumsThese DaysMiscellaneousWhat's ImportantBeing Me Author:Lucinda Williams
