I grew up as a Catholic, and there was so much that was beautiful there, and also so much that was troubling. The whole patriarchal thing, the whole male-dominated approach, really bothered me.
It's occurred to me I need to laugh at myself more and that I don't need to be some sad folk singer all the time. I don't want to be the queen of pai… - Patty Griffin
It's occurred to me I need to laugh at myself more and that I don't need to be some sad folk singer all the time. I don't want to be the queen of pai…
- Patty Griffin
I was asked to sing with Mavis Staples on a gospel compilation called 'Oh Happy Day.' And, you know, other than being totally intimidated at the pros… - Patty Griffin
I was asked to sing with Mavis Staples on a gospel compilation called 'Oh Happy Day.' And, you know, other than being totally intimidated at the pros…
Most people like the sad songs. Some of the oldest songs known to man are sad. Listening to a voice singing something sad is a really great way to he… - Patty Griffin
Most people like the sad songs. Some of the oldest songs known to man are sad. Listening to a voice singing something sad is a really great way to he…
I grew up as a Catholic, and there was so much that was beautiful there, and also so much that was troubling. The whole patriarchal thing, the whole … - Patty Griffin
I grew up as a Catholic, and there was so much that was beautiful there, and also so much that was troubling. The whole patriarchal thing, the whole …
God as "he," as a patriarchal thing, is offensive to me. It's standard fare for America - "he, he, he." Every time I hear that, it's like another blo… - Patty Griffin
God as "he," as a patriarchal thing, is offensive to me. It's standard fare for America - "he, he, he." Every time I hear that, it's like another blo…
I don't necessarily buy any key to the future of happiness, but I need a little place in the sun sometimes or I think I will die. - Patty Griffin
I don't necessarily buy any key to the future of happiness, but I need a little place in the sun sometimes or I think I will die.
I was brought up to express myself only when asked to express myself and then to do so in a way that's pleasing to hear. But I've always had a need t… - Patty Griffin
I was brought up to express myself only when asked to express myself and then to do so in a way that's pleasing to hear. But I've always had a need t…
Fame is a can of worms I haven't really had to contend with. - Patty Griffin
Fame is a can of worms I haven't really had to contend with.
Often I have to move my body in a certain way, like exercising, to begin to get into the right rhythm for writing a song. - Patty Griffin
Often I have to move my body in a certain way, like exercising, to begin to get into the right rhythm for writing a song.
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