Ray LaMontagne Quotes

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Ray LaMontagne

Profession : Musician

Birth : June 18, 1973

Social situations, for me - it's very natural for me to be an observer. That's where I'm most comfortable. I observe things.

Ray LaMontagne

In order to get a note out, I have to dig deep, and I mean that on an emotional level. To physically sing, I have to get somewhere deep before I can do it.

Ray LaMontagne

I'm very uncomfortable in my own skin.

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I don't like myself, and I don't like to be looked at.

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I'm a very emotional person.

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I feel calm when I'm on my own.

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I am very self-critical, but that's a good thing because it keeps me growing as a human being and as a musician.

Ray LaMontagne

I have a strong sense of self, but that's not a negative thing.

Ray LaMontagne

When I pick up the guitar, it's a melody, and that's what drives the lyrics. It's bits and pieces of truth, but it is storytelling.

Ray LaMontagne

I want to be in control of my own destiny.

Ray LaMontagne

Writing songs is not something I wanted to share with people for a long time. It was precious to me. I didn't want someone to crush it. I waited until I felt strong enough to take the criticism.

Ray LaMontagne