Quotes by Carole King

• 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.
• Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive. Wait until they hear my new album.
• 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.
• I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there's an energy to it that's inspiring.
• Eric Clapton is my dream guitarist.
• I didn't want to be an artist.
• There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever.
• 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.