Michelle Shocked Quotes

What kind of religion is it that would encourage the parent to shelter the child from any outside influences and punish it by putting it out in a world you never had any way of learning about?
Michelle Shocked 

At one time I was a nihilistic punk with a mohican and a ring in my nose. I think in the course of time I'll find a middle ground, but I also carry that sense of responsibility. I'm in a position to defeat stereotypes.
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The thing I fail to do is fully comprehend what's given back to me by the audience. You would think you would be a performer partly so you could feel all the appreciation or adulation, but I haven't quite managed that yet.
Michelle Shocked

I accepted a change in my life. I didn't choose that change and those are the best changes to make.
Michelle Shocked

Everyone thinks young people are alienated from the system. But when you present them with a viable alternative, they will be the first to take it. And then watch out.
Michelle Shocked

Make your own music. It can be done.
Michelle Shocked

Mainstream media would convince you that there's commercial culture and that's all - but this other music is still here.
Michelle Shocked

I regard myself as a true American musician, and I play every style that is my heritage.
Michelle Shocked