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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.

I'd much rather be playing songs than talking to people.

Ray LaMontagne

I always felt, as a listener at a show, that when there was too much banter between the artist and the audience that it detracted from the show. I more enjoyed shows where the guys came out and they just played.

Ray LaMontagne

I'm a very emotional person.

Ray LaMontagne

I can't get excited by my own music. It's impossible.

Ray LaMontagne

I'm very uncomfortable in my own skin.

Ray LaMontagne

It's so easy to get caught up in your own experiences. They can seem so important. But there are billions and billions of other experiences going on.

Ray LaMontagne

Every song asks to be sung in a different way.

Ray LaMontagne

When I think of folk music, I think of topical songs. And I don't write topical songs.

Ray LaMontagne

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

I want to write music that will outlive me.

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

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

I'm a private person.

Ray LaMontagne

You can make bad choices and find yourself in a downward spiral or you can find something that gets you out of it.

Ray LaMontagne

We all have that inner voice that is wise, even if we don't always follow it. It's that voice I'm trying to listen to.

Ray LaMontagne

The label doesn't do anything but put your record in the store, that's all they do. And tell you, you don't have a single... and tell you, it's not gonna sell... that's what the label does.

Ray LaMontagne

I want to be in control of my own destiny.

Ray LaMontagne