Had my grandparents not emigrated when they did, I might have been born Jewish in Eastern Europe during World War II, or I might not have been born at all. Instead, I was born in 1942 in New York City.
From Carole King
My name at birth was Carol Joan Klein. It would take me five decades to appreciate my surname and the history that came with it. Along the way, I would add an 'e' to Carol and acquire several more surnames.
I've had a remarkable life. I seem to be in such good places at the right time. You know, if you were to ask me to sum my life up in one word, gratitude.
I was taking singing lessons, and they'd say, 'Your voice is too hoarse. You have to do more exercises.'
I only wanted to be a songwriter. I never wanted to be a singer. And I never wanted to be famous.
My one area of vulnerability was I didn't know how to have a healthy relationship with a man.
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