Yes, but the great thing about all the people - and I don't think there is any exception - who I've worked with is they've all been very, very talented musicians.
More Quotes by Joan Armatrading
In America, you watch TV and think that's totally unreal, then you step outside and it's just the same.
Just an hour with you, and I understand why we had to meet.
I've always written in a free, unencumbered way.
I've written what and when I want to. It's been about expressing myself. But with the degree, I had to learn to do everything in a very specific, disciplined way. I am very disciplined, but this demanded a totally different kind of discipline. A real challenge.
I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians.
I found my sound early on. Look at U2: they haven't changed their music for 20 years. Anyway, many people come unstuck when they try to change what they do and what they are known for.