I just sort of try to be a good person; try to write music that lifts people and makes me feel good to sing.

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 writing of You've Got a Friend was one of the most incredible experiences because it was mostly inspiration. It just came to me almost as we hear it.

I'm a songwriter first...In my career I have never felt that my being a woman was an obstacle or an advantage. I guess I've been oblivious...Sensitive, humbug. Everybody thinks I'm sensitive...There is a downside to having one of the biggest-selling albums ever.

I didn't want to be an artist.

It's very difficult for me to evaluate my own stuff.

Now my tapestry's unraveling.