Cat Power Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“I moved to Los Angeles to be with a man I loved.”

“I need to be able to face things.”

“I still haven't been able to capture the joy of what it's like when I sing - you know, when I'm by myself, or like when I was a little kid.”

“People tend to think I'm insane, and I'm really tired of it.”

“Playing the guitar, you kind of lock into a rhythm and a groove, and then it relaxes me to make up lyrics and sing.”

“I used to want to be a war photographer, and I used to want to be a ballerina and a comedian. I used to want to be a writer. I invalidated myself; it's a mistake for me.”

“For me, the moment the mic is on and it's rolling, it's impossible to vocally relax for some reason. But one day, I'm going to be able to sing the way I sang when I was a little kid, completely open and free. That's, I think, the one thing that's changed: Growing older, I'm not ashamed to hear my voice.”

“I got told I needed a producer I don't know how many times - maybe 27 times, 30? Then I recently got told 'I'm so proud of you.' That was even more great to hear.”