“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
“I think in the world of rock music or whatever it's called - anything outside of Nashville - there's a lot more freedom within that industry to do whatever you want to do.” ThinkingWorldWantRocksIndustryRock MusicNashvilleDo Whatever You Want 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
“You should put time into learning your craft. It seems like people want success so quickly, way before they're ready.” PeopleWayWantShouldSeemsSuccessReadyCrafts Author:Lucinda Williams
“I usually have an idea of how I want a song to sound, but I don't always know how to get there” KnowsWantIdeasSongSoundKnow How Author:Lucinda Williams
“Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it.” IfsWantCompassionBad Manners Author:Lucinda Williams
