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Lucinda Williams Quotes


I am trying to get right with God. I'm sort of making a statement about the excessiveness.

I don't mean to complain. I wouldn't trade my life for anything.

I feel a lot more comfortable being me these days. I'm constantly told that my work is good. A lot of fans and a lot of other artists say my songs and albums mean a lot to them. Isn't that what's important?

I grew up in a very literate, very independent household where people spoke their ideas and were very supportive of helping each other find their own way.

I guess you could write a good song if your heart hadn't been broken, but I don't know of anyone whose heart hasn't been broken.

I have such a great band. We had played all this material on the road. I just wanted to let it fly.

I have to try different things to see what works best. Other people get impatient with that.

I just broke up with my boyfriend, and I've been spending more time alone than I'd like.

I mean, whose songs don't focus on tragedy and loss?

I started writing more with my voice in mind.

I usually have an idea of how I want a song to sound, but I don't always know how to get there.

I write first for myself as a therapeutic process, to get stuff out and to deal with it.

I'd rather play a few nights at the Fillmore than play one night at an arena.

I'm dealing with things as they come along, and I'm talking about it.

I'm fascinated by the whole concept of snake handling. When you read about the Pentecostal snake handlers, what strikes you the most is their commitment.

I'm just like everyone. I like to feel togetherness with someone.

I'm not just a doormat. I'm not just being stepped on all over the place. If you look at the bulk of my material, it's about trying to find some strength through that.

I'm trying to get out of my own way.

I'm trying to learn how to tap into the power of my own being. I know it sounds corny.

I've had trouble being in relationships and writing. This has been a real problem for me. I don't know if it's because I'm not free to fantasize or create these fantasy things about other people.