Kathy Mattea Quotes
That's the great paradox of living on this earth, that in the midst of great pain you can have great joy as well. If we didn't have those things we'd just be numb.
And in fact, I think the more we start to worship perfection the more soul leaks out of art.
Chocolate's okay, but I prefer a really intense fruit taste. You know when a peach is absolutely perfect... it's sublime. I'd like to capture that and then use it in a dessert.
You have to listen to what resonates within your own gut. You find your direction there. Your voice comes out.
If you say that you're all about a certain something, and look back and see that the choices that you've made don't reflect that, then there's something for you to look at.
You have to write badly to write at all. If it's crappy, I will rewrite it later. But it will be mine. You can hear the resonance of an artist who goes into herself.
I want to savor the aging process. As you get older, you trade your innocence for wisdom and the wisdom is your reward.
I don't live in as much fear as I used to. I'm not afraid of the music business. Life is too damn short. I know what's important, and the tasks are very clear.
You know, your speaking voice comes back, but your singing voice you use in a different way.
I can't even say I've begun yet, but I'm trying on the idea that there is a book in my future.
