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"We wrote what sounded good to us and hoped it would find a home"

- Cynthia Weil

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This quote by Cynthia Weil talks to the imaginative procedure of songwriting. It suggests that the songwriters composed what felt ideal to them, without fretting about whether it would be accepted by the public. It implies that the songwriters trusted their own instincts and composed what sounded good to them, without worrying about whether it would succeed. This quote also suggests that the songwriters had faith that their work would discover an audience, even if it wasn't immediately popular. It talks to the idea that creativity is a risk, but that it can be rewarding if you trust your own impulses and put your work out into the world.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Cynthia Weil somewhere between October 18, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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