Vanessa Carlton Quotes, born August 16, 1980, in Milford, Pennsylvania, is an American singer-songwriter and pianist whose breakout hit “A Thousand Miles” from her 2002 debut album Be Not Nobody reached the top five on the Billboard Hot 100, earning three Grammy nominations. With albums like Harmonium (2004) and Love Is an Art (2020), she’s sold over a million records and made her Broadway debut in Beautiful (2019). A trained ballerina and advocate for mental health, Carlton’s music blends pop and introspection.
These 15 quotes—sourced from her songs, interviews, posts on X, and public statements—reflect her thoughts on music, self-acceptance, and life’s journey, capturing her heartfelt authenticity.
15 Vanessa Carlton Quotes
- “A great song should lift your heart, warm the soul and make you feel good.” (Interview, Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Making my way downtown, walking fast, faces pass, and I’m home bound.” (Song, “A Thousand Miles,” Be Not Nobody, 2002)
- “I don’t put boundaries on myself when I sit at the piano.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It’s always times like these when I think of you and I wonder if you ever think of me.” (Song, “A Thousand Miles,” Be Not Nobody, 2002)
- “Sometimes music is the only thing that gets you through.” (Post on X, @VanessaCarlton, 2017-09-01)
- “Just take a chance and don’t ever look back.” (Song, “Ordinary Day,” Be Not Nobody, 2002)
- “I was very lucky to be offered a lovely piece of property to build a career on. I started building a house on it, but it wasn’t necessarily a house I would want to live in.” (Interview, Goodreads, n.d.)
- “Food can become such a point of anxiety—not because it’s food, but just because you have anxiety.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “If Mozart were around now he would write a killer rock song.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The heart of a woman will never be found in the arms of a man.” (Interview, QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “Every single note on this album is there for a reason.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Writing this record let me recapture who I am.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I don’t use sex to sell records, obviously, but I’d be lying if I said that I don’t feel like I have to make an effort to look good when I go out onstage.” (Interview, AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “Life’s a journey, and every song is a step toward finding yourself.” (Post on X, @VanessaCarlton, 2024-08-16)
- “I am always drawn to men that are funny. I do not know why. But I am always drawn to people that are struggling with parts of themselves.” (Interview, BrainyQuote, n.d.)
Vanessa Carlton’s quotes shine with poetic introspection, soulful creativity, and a call to live authentically, inspiring fans to embrace their journey and find their own melody. Which quote resonates with your heart? Drop it in the comments and keep Carlton’s music alive!
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