Susannah McCorkle quotes

Somebody called me a 'bruised romantic' once, and I like that. (Susannah McCorkle)
I had no desire to become a singer until I heard Billie Holiday. The first time I heard her on a record, it was a revelation. She sounded like a woman singing about herself. View quote
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I'm very happy to have a small, long, career instead of one big hit and then oblivion. View quote
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When I dance, I love the romance and sexiness of it, and love having it be clear to both dancers that the man leads! But the man has to know what he's doing! View quote
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People will always need love, romance, a tender touch, and really personal and deeply felt music. View quote
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Please believe that I do this because I am convinced that my illness cannot be helped for any length of time and I cannot bear to be a burden on anyone any longer. View quote
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I have complete artistic control, and I just do my best album every time and trust it to fate. View quote
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If I love a song I hope to find a way to get other people to love it too. View quote
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If you sing honestly and sincerely to kids, they will respond with all their hearts. View quote
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Thank God for beautiful songs about feeling despair when you yourself are in despair. They really get us through. View quote
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It may be that my most helpful contributions to music aren't my compact discs but my articles about other great singers of the past for American Heritage magazine. (Susannah McCorkle)
I worry about kids and all they are exposed to. Kids get so bombarded with hard, commercial sounds. They don't even have a chance to develop the softer part of themselves without fear of being ridiculed. View quote
Susannah McCorkle

Susannah McCorkle

Occupation: American Musician
Born: January 1, 1946
Died: May 19, 2001
Quotes count: 12