The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Karen Carpenter
- Make it simple to last your whole life long. Don’t worry that it’s not enough for anyone else to hear. Just sing, sing a song
- I may not be in control of anything else, but I am in control of my body.
- Its kinda nice to be remembered by your peers and your fans, because you can achieve a lot of success and be a creep too! But we try to be nice, just normal people.
- People never think of entertainers as being human. When you walk out on stage, the audience think, Nothing can go wrong with them. We get sick and we have headaches just like they do. When we are cut, we bleed.
- We came out right in the middle of the hard-rock period… it was hard-rock everywhere! But we were ready to make our music, you know?And it was such a turn around, I guess it caught people by surprise.
- I had no idea whether I could play ’em or not, but I wanted to and I was very determined… but the band director said #That’s not really normal.’ Of course, all you have to tell me is that something’s not normal and I’ll go for it!!
- The image we have would be impossible for Mickey Mouse to maintain. We’re just… normal people.
- I enjoy money. Not enough people in this world are happy. I’m determined to be contented, and having plenty of money from working makes it easier for me.
- Our first single, ‘Ticket To Ride’, was a kind of half-hit, half flop: in some places it was number one, in others it was ash-tray material.
- I feel like the health industry is getting nothing but stronger every day.

Karen Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was an American singer and drummer, best known as one half of the musical duo The Carpenters alongside her brother, Richard Carpenter. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, she possessed a uniquely warm and expressive contralto voice that made her one of the most beloved vocalists of her time.
The Carpenters rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like Close to You, We’ve Only Just Begun, and Rainy Days and Mondays. Their soft rock and pop sound, combined with Karen’s smooth vocals, earned them multiple Grammy Awards and international acclaim.
Despite her success, Karen struggled with anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder that ultimately led to her tragic passing at the age of 32. Her death raised awareness about eating disorders, and her legacy continues to inspire musicians and fans alike. Karen Carpenter remains an iconic voice in music history.
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