Quotes By Carole King

Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album.

There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever.

I'm a songwriter first.

I think Madonna has a great deal of intelligence and capability. I have a lot of respect for her. She's taken her career and maximized it with intelligence and creativity.

Eric Clapton is my dream guitarist.

I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there's an energy to it that's inspiring.

In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious.

The downside of videos is that it will put my vision in front of other people, so they might not get the chance to create their own.

I didn't want to be an artist.

I went to London and performed in Eric Clapton's concert at the Royal Albert Hall. I'll work with him any time he asks me.