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“I never pretended to be rock star. I would make a lousy rock star. I don't have the right voice for it. I don't have the "sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll" spirit. But the greatest flattery in the last couple of years is being called a "badass" by young singers.”

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Joan Baez

Joan Baez is an American folk singer, born on January 9, 1941. She is known for her distinctive voice and active participation in the civil rights movement. more

“It's terrifying to think about all things that were awful for you. But for me, sharing all of them was so satisfying, because people read them and get to go, "Oh, okay, I don't have to feel so shitty about that," or maybe even, "Why was I feeling so shitty about that? I should own that and learn from that." Those are the sorts of stories I want to tell.”

People Thinking Feelings Okay

Author:Kelly Oxford

“My strength has always been my family and my friends who are like family. The business can chew you up and spit you out and if you don't have some calm in the storm, it's a very lonely journey. My family and friends love me whether I'm working or not and that makes all the difference.”

Journey Lonely My Family Calm Storm Family And Friends

Author:Melanie Nicholls-King

“There were many low points and times I doubted myself at work. I've heard no many more times than I've heard yes and there have been long periods in between jobs where money became very tight and I wondered how I was going to pay my bills. I've had to borrow money from friends and family to get by sometimes. That's the part of the 'overnight' success that people don't see. The struggle is real.”

People Long Real Sometimes Struggle Family And Friends Doubted

Author:Melanie Nicholls-King

“Create a life outside of acting work that fulfills you and feeds your soul. Nurture your relationships - family and friends. Stay ready and open for those opportunities that will come as a direct result of that readiness and openness. Only stay in it as long as it feeds your soul.”

Long Soul Opportunity Acting Direct Your Soul Openness Our Relationship Nurture Family And Friends

Author:Melanie Nicholls-King

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