In america, you watch tv and think that’s totally unreal, then you step outside and it’s just the same. — Joan Armatrading
I am constantly being told that I have been a big influence for many people, including other musicians. — Joan Armatrading
When I was younger I was obsessed with writing, so even if I wanted to listen, I didn’t have time. — Joan Armatrading
One of them would definitely be the nelson mandela gig, when I played the tribute song for him. — Joan Armatrading
I found my sound early on. Look at u2: they haven’t changed their music for 20 years. — Joan Armatrading
My mother bought a piano, put it in the front room, and I just started writing my songs. — Joan Armatrading
You don’t have to be rich and famous. You just have to be an ordinary person, doing extraordinary things. — Joan Armatrading
So, the combination of looking at lots of different people and how they react to each other and — Joan Armatrading
