"I think people who are creative are the luckiest people on earth. I know that there are no shortcuts, but you must keep your faith in something Greater than You, and keep doing what you love. Do what you love, and you will find the way to get it out to the world."
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Judy Collins is an iconic American folk singer, songwriter, and social activist, whose remarkable career spans over six decades. Born on May 1, 1939, in Seattle, Washington, Collins gained prominence in the 1960s with her ethereal voice and poignant interpretations of traditional and contemporary songs. She is celebrated for her renditions of works by Leonard Cohen and Stephen Foster, and her own compositions, which resonate with themes of love, loss, and resilience. Beyond her music, Collins has been a powerful advocate for mental health awareness and artistic expression, leaving a profound legacy that inspires generations.
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"I don't think you get to good writing unless you expose yourself and your feelings. Deep songs don't come from the surface; they come from the deep down. The poetry and the songs that you are suppose to write, I believe are in your heart."
Judy Collins
"My book 'Trust Your Heart', which is the story of my life, will be followed by 'Singing Lessons', a memoir of love, loss, hope, and healing, which talks about the death of my son and the hope that has been the aftermath of the healing from that tragedy."
Judy Collins
"I don't dream songs. I'm more apt to write dreams down and then to be able to interpret them into a song. I also tend to get up and write prose in the morning from which will come songs."
Judy Collins