[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fuvpifWcEKkpm2R1GhWe-k6-doTxn2MIgB7AlrIeX59I":3,"$fRUUY6gh-Yis5WsXiw-h6FKvwj4iTQFLDFyPm4EoSBio":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},128291,"Paula Cole","P",80,null,"paula-cole",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":79},[14,22,28,35,41,47,54,60,66,72],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3874626,"I'm used to adversity and working really well in difficult situations. It was hard for me to accept the success.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":9},3874622,"I'm glad I made a piece of art that can be interpreted so widely. Art is always interpreted subjectively.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":29,"quote_text":30,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":31,"source":32,"quote_tag":33,"commentary":34},3874611,"When you're a plebeian you want success, and when you're successful you want to be a plebeian again.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant quote is attributed to Paula Cole, a singer-songwriter known for her introspective and often melancholic lyrics. The sentiment expressed here likely stems from her experiences growing up in a working-class family in Massachusetts and later achieving success with her debut album \"Threnody\" in the 1990s.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat's intriguing about this quote is that it reveals a profound ambivalence towards social status, hinting at a deeper discomfort with the trappings of success. The yearning to return to a plebeian state suggests an unease with the loss of authenticity and freedom often associated with rising through social ranks.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn applying this mindset to modern life, we can learn from Cole's insight by recognizing that true fulfillment may lie not in achieving success, but rather in maintaining a sense of humility and connection to our roots. By acknowledging the potential pitfalls of ambition, we can cultivate a more grounded approach to achieving our goals, one that balances aspiration with an appreciation for simplicity and authenticity.",{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3874545,"The older I get, the more I see that there really aren't huge zeniths of happiness or a huge abyss of darkness as much as there used to be. I tend to walk a middle ground.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3874538,"Walking is magic. Can't recommend it highly enough. I read that Plato and Aristotle did much of their brilliant thinking together while ambulating. The movement, the meditation, the health of the blood pumping, and the rhythm of footsteps... this is a primal way to connect with one's deeper self.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":51,"source":52,"quote_tag":53,"commentary":9},3338797,"I don’t like to sit and bask in my own awards. Awards represent artistic death to me.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":57,"source":58,"quote_tag":59,"commentary":9},3338792,"I’m glad I made a piece of art that can be interpreted so widely. Art is always interpreted subjectively.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":61,"quote_text":62,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":63,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":9},3338785,"I think of my shows as family reunions. I give 100% every time. I just do. It’s a huge therapeutic release. Also I love my touring family. And I love my audiences very much.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":67,"quote_text":68,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},3338778,"I hope and believe we are paving a better future for female artists to come.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":73,"quote_text":74,"author_id":5,"source_id":50,"has_image":18,"author":75,"source":76,"quote_tag":77,"commentary":78},3338768,"The flower has opened, has been in the sun and is unafraid. I’m taking more chances; I’m bold and proud.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from Paula Cole's song \"Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?\" (1996) or possibly from her song \"Blessings\" (1999), both of which reflect her introspective and empowering songwriting style. During this time, Cole was navigating the highs and lows of fame, exploring themes of identity, relationships, and self-discovery.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a counter-intuitive truth about growth and vulnerability. On the surface, it appears to be a triumphant declaration of confidence and boldness. However, the phrase \"the flower has opened, has been in the sun\" suggests that this confidence is not a product of initial boldness, but rather a result of having faced and overcome challenges (\"been in the sun\"). This implies that true confidence arises from embracing vulnerability and taking calculated risks, rather than being fearless from the start.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset, take calculated risks that push you out of your comfort zone, but also provide opportunities for growth and learning. By embracing vulnerability and acknowledging the process of growth, you can cultivate a more authentic and resilient sense of confidence.",{"currentPage":80,"totalPages":81,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":82},1,8,10]