People never think of entertainers as being human. When you walk out on stage, the audience think, Nothing can go wrong with them. We get sick and we have headaches just like they do. When we are cut, we bleed.
Karen CarpenterI enjoy money. Not enough people in this world are happy. I'm determined to be contented, and having plenty of money from working makes it easier for me.
Karen CarpenterI had no idea whether I could play 'em or not, but I wanted to and I was very determined... but the band director said #That's not really normal.' Of course, all you have to tell me is that something's not normal and I'll go for it!!
Karen CarpenterOur first single, 'Ticket To Ride', was a kind of half-hit, half flop: in some places it was number one, in others it was ash-tray material.
Karen CarpenterThe image we have would be impossible for Mickey Mouse to maintain. We're just... normal people.
Karen CarpenterMake it simple to last your whole life long. Don't worry that it's not enough for anyone else to hear. Just sing, sing a song
Karen Carpenter