Nellie McKay Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

Nellie McKay quotes and sayings page 3 (42 year old musician). Here's quote # 21 through 30 out of the 33 we have for her.

“In the hierarchy of instruments, if you're a harpist, you're considered someone with a brain much more than if you're a singer.”

“Less money for public media means less access to the arts.”

“Love is such a fleeting emotion. It's such a small part of the things you do in your life.”

“The other kids wanted to play Destiny's Child, but I wanted Anita O'Day.”

“There's a side of me that identifies with Aileen Wuornos.”

“You can criticize something you strive for, and you can avoid something you dream about.”

“You know, I wanted to get married, and so I - but I, you know, I realize no matter what you want, it's kind of a fantasy.”

“I don't listen to much rap, really. I can rarely listen to a whole record of it, because musically, it's very formulaic, and oftentimes it doesn't have the best hooks on every track.”

“I tried to be just a singer of standards when I was starting out. And there was nothing special enough about my voice to make it that far. So I feel a bit like Rod Stewart. Once you've had that rock career, people will give you that chance where otherwise they might not.”

“I'm not sure I know how to make music anymore. Maybe you're given a window into things for a time, and beyond that maybe it goes away. Why should you expect it to stay?”