Laura Nyro Quotes

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• As beautiful as simplicity is, it can become a tradition that stands in the way of exploration.
• I'm not scared of dyin', and I don't really care if it's peace you find in dyin'. Well then let the time be near. And…
• There are no limitations with a song. To me a song is a little piece of art. It can be whatever you like it to…
• There are no limitations with a song. To me a song is a little piece of art. It can be whatever you like it to…
• All I know is when I start getting serious about songwriting... it's like a playground. All responsibilities slip away and you're with your essence. There…
• I don't think you should categorize yourself as an artist.
• For instance, I may bring a certain feminist perspective to my songwriting, because that's how I see life. I'm interested in art, poetry, and music.…
• If it's peace you find in dying, well then let the time be near.
• The 60's started spinning into a whirlwind, and outside of some recognition for my music, I felt like I was living inside a hurricane. My…
• If I'm very drawn to something and if I can't resist it, I get it.
• It was quite amazing that we came out of it alive.
• If, as an artist, I feel true to one thing and I'm being asked to give that up to do something else, that doesn't work.
• For a long time I didn't do interviews, but now it's fine.
• For about three years I was playing clubs and theatres, I had a band, and I made a recording a few years ago, called Laura…
• Often, when I was out working, it wasn't a big media thing. I've noticed that people don't know how much I've been singing over the…
• Sometimes I have this sexism coming at me.
• Once I'm writing, I'm very disciplined. There's a certain magic. It's like you're living at a deeper current. It's a very complete feeling.
• I've always kept music alive in my life.
• I felt like I was losing the rhythm of my youth. So many things were happening at the same time. I started moving out of…
• You're taking care of everyday things, but you're living at the edge of a song.

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