Amy Winehouse Quote - Having listened to great songwriters like James Taylor and Carole King, I felt there was nothing new that was coming out that really represented me and the way I felt. So I started writing my own stuff.

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Having listened to great songwriters like James Taylor and Carole King, I felt there was nothing new that was coming out that really represented me and the way I felt. So I started writing my own stuff.

"Having listened to great songwriters like James Taylor and Carole King, I felt there was nothing new that was coming out that really represented me and the way I felt. So I started writing my own stuff."

— Amy Winehouse

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Author: Amy Winehouse
Category: Feeling
Tags: Feeling Greatness Inspired Listening Myself

Meaning of this quote

A lack of personally representative music motivates original songwriting.

Key takeaway: Make the work you feel is missing.

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Attributed author: Amy Winehouse

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