While we were promoting 'Wide Open Spaces,' we set aside time to write. We went on several writing retreats where nobody could… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
Any time the Chicks want to play, that takes precedence, because we can make a lot of money. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
Costumes are great. That kind of effort tells the audience that the performer has taken the time to be the total package. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
So many young kids are fickle when it comes to music. There comes a time when you're not cool again. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
So many times I've gone to hear bands and thought, 'Oh, I can't wait to be on that stage.' — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
When we were unknown, you don't get a lot of bad feedback. Now, we get people bad-mouthing us all the time, but… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
I think you first have to feel 100% comfortable with the person that you are with. I have written in sessions where… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
You get your time in the limelight but you don't know how long it's going to last. It's great, but you have… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
Lilith Fair was a great experience for us the first time we played it. We were... not a new band, but a… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
In the beginning, if you look at those early label albums of the Chicks, we didn't write all that much. We had an A&R… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
Even though we were selling more records than a lot of pop acts, we were being treated like the redheaded stepchildren. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
I feel like Court Yard Hounds keeps us idling. I think Emily and I function better when we're continually making music and playing, and… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
I am a really passive person to begin with so I have written a lot of pretty crappy songs with strangers because I let… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
When you get a record deal, you got to be pretty headstrong, know your direction. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
I now recognize that having a great company behind you can actually impact your motivation to be more creative. — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
We do appreciate that we have a very conservative audience and we do try to walk the fine line of that and not offend… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
Ever since I was a little girl music was my escape and it was something that I did and was a huge part of… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
I'm amazed when I hear my daughters with their friends. They'll just talk openly about, 'Yeah, he used to be a girl and now… — Martie Maguire Copy Share Image
