Our 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 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 CarpenterThe image we have would be impossible for Mickey Mouse to maintain. We're just... normal people.
Karen Carpenter