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 prospect of singing with Mavis, I was honored. I don't really have much of a background in gospel music.
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…
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…
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 think there are times when a song can be a spiritual experience - just making music, in general, is pretty much that. - Patty Griffin
I think there are times when a song can be a spiritual experience - just making music, in general, is pretty much that.
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 …
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.
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