Quotes By Lucinda Williams

The way I look at life, whatever I'm doing at that time in my life is going to be reflected in my songs, for the most part.

I'm trying to get out of my own way.

You should put time into learning your craft. It seems like people want success so quickly, way before they're ready.

I'm just like everyone. I like to feel togetherness with someone.

I have a folder of scraps and pieces of paper with stuff, ideas for songs from the last 25 years; just little things, maybe early songs that I finished, but didn't think they were good enough.

I write the songs, go in and record them, then I listen to everything and decide how it all fits together.

I'd rather play a few nights at the Fillmore than play one night at an arena.

I love Emmylou Harris's version of my song, 'Sweet Old World.' Her intonation is great.

People let their own hang-ups become the obstacles between them and personal happiness.

I don't mean to complain. I wouldn't trade my life for anything.

The man I lived with is a Christian, so I would talk to him about it. What would this person do in the Bible? What's the story around this person? Generally, when people talk about characters in the Bible, there's one thing they're known for, like Job.

First thing, I throw on some jeans, a T-shirt and my Keds sneakers and make coffee. That is actually my favorite time of day. That is when I do my songwriting, when I am in writing mode.

Sometimes I might borrow something from a song I started a long time ago and see if I can grab something.

I would worry if I wasn't coming up with ideas, if I wasn't inspired.

I'm fascinated by the whole concept of snake handling. When you read about the Pentecostal snake handlers, what strikes you the most is their commitment.

I'm not just a doormat. I'm not just being stepped on all over the place. If you look at the bulk of my material, it's about trying to find some strength through that.

Some of their best songs don't have bridges and choruses. So that made me think I should trust my instincts. My songs were okay, I figured. I didn't need to change anything.

I feel a lot more comfortable being me these days. I'm constantly told that my work is good. A lot of fans and a lot of other artists say my songs and albums mean a lot to them. Isn't that what's important?

I started writing songs, I guess, when I was about 13 or 14, but I didn't know if they were good enough yet or anything.

I guess you could write a good song if your heart hadn't been broken, but I don't know of anyone whose heart hasn't been broken.

You can't really praise somebody's work and then criticize the process.