I followed my heart and figured that if I tried and failed, at least Id know that I tried.
Michelle BranchEvery time I drift away I lose myself in you. And now I see I can be me in every thing I do.
Michelle BranchI was so adamant about proving myself for so long and I've gotten to the point where I don't have to do that as much.
Michelle BranchThere was a moment there when it was getting really bad and everyone was being let go. I was, like, 'Can I get fired, please? Can I move on with my life?'
Michelle BranchWhen I sing, I have a sense of peace, I feel like my brain turns off, and I become the core person of who I am - the essence of me. I feel connected to whatever is out there. It's almost like I leave my body and get to watch.
Michelle BranchI think I'm also more open to other writers being present and listening to other opinions, whereas before I was going through my angsty teen years while making records.
Michelle BranchEventually my goal is get a place in Ojai where I can have animals and a big garden. Just drink wine all day and hang in my garden.
Michelle BranchI think its so cool that you can pick up the guitar and create something that didn't exist 5 minutes ago. You can write something that no ones ever heard before. You have music at your fingertips.
Michelle BranchWhen people ask me if I have a boyfriend, I tell them itโs my guitar because, really, itโs what I love and itโs what takes up all my time.
Michelle BranchI would love to be in musical theater and be on Broadway. If someone were to offer me a position to do something like that, I wouldnt pass it down. Im a huge fan of musicals and I really want to do that.
Michelle BranchSomething about the way you looked at me made me think for a moment that maybe we were meant to be .
Michelle BranchI have a pirate fetish-I just always thought eye patches were sexy. If you want to get my attention, wear a pirate outfit.
Michelle BranchI was drifting away like a drop in the ocean, and now I realize that nothing has been as beautiful as when I saw heaven's skies.
Michelle BranchTen years into it, I can finally go, 'Oh, I just want to make a record that's fun to make and I don't have to prove that I deserve to be here.
Michelle BranchI'm lucky because I have a job I love. I really miss being away from home, being in my own bed, seeing my animals and siblings, having my moms cookies. I have a couple cats. I got a kitten about a year ago and now Im going on the road so I wont see him for a while. I feel bad.
Michelle BranchI actually got reprimanded by Stevie Nicks, who was like, 'You're sharing too much! You need to leave an air of mystery.'
Michelle BranchMy style when I was 17 was very low-key with jeans, T-shirts, and Converse. I was signed to a major record label by then, so I had stylists helping me.
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