Writing is all about self-editing; it's all about being present being aware of what's happening
— Joan Armatrading
Yesterday I was playing Beethoven's fifth, because I love that.
— Joan Armatrading
Classical, Romantic, and Baroque music, that's what I really like.
— Joan Armatrading
I love to go on tour and perform. I love all the parts of the process.
— Joan Armatrading
Whichever age you are, that's the best age. I'm a very "now" person.
— Joan Armatrading
I am not in love / But I'm open to persuasion.
— Joan Armatrading
When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didn't have time.
— Joan Armatrading
Just an hour with you, and I understand why we had to meet. — Joan Armatrading
It is your destiny to return to the world. Put an end to this madness of Gaea — Rick Riordan
The man with forty-five minutes to live cannot defend himself. — Bill O'Reilly
My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs. — Joan Armatrading
Right from day one, you know when you've written a good song. — Joan Armatrading
We cannot build a vital economy by delivering pizzas to one another. — Jim Wright
Writing music is just something that I was born to do. — Joan Armatrading
I've always written in a free, unencumbered way. — Joan Armatrading
In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same. — Joan Armatrading
So I've had lots of different bands over the years who have stayed with me for certain tours. — Joan Armatrading
Not blind opposition to progress,but opposition to blind progress ... — John Muir
I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians. — Joan Armatrading
My head was dizzy, but what of that? Float, stupid wooden head, and care nothing for tomorrow. — Irfan Orga
