A Quote by Lisa Marie Presley

Mostly singing was cathartic, writing was cathartic, therapeutic. I don't think I had a goal, particularly, to sing or put it out there for anybody.

Lisa Marie Presley

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Lisa Marie Presley
American - Musician
Born: February 1, 1968

A lot of people say it's cathartic to cook, and I'm like, 'How is it cathartic washing all these dishes?'

Sherri Shepherd

It seemed inevitable to try to address my feelings about everything that had happened. To a certain degree, it felt cathartic, but it's less cathartic to me than it is illuminating and helping me navigate my own feelings.

Mary Chapin Carpenter

And music has always been incredibly cathartic for me, whether it's writing my own stuff or singing other people's music; it's very freeing.

Sarah McLachlan

I think, in general, I find writing to be very therapeutic and singing in itself to be really therapeutic.

Sharon Van Etten

Music for me is very therapeutic, it's very cathartic.

Sarah Barthel

Trauma happens in relationships, so it can only be healed in relationships. Art can't provide healing. It can be cathartic and therapeutic but a relationship is a three-part journey.

Alanis Morissette

Being so honest in my writing is cathartic.

Brian Molko

Writing is very cathartic for me.

Lukas Forchhammer

In my early shows, I wanted to put myself through a new childhood, disintegrating my whole identity to let the real one emerge. I became a human jukebox, learning all these songs I'd always known, discovering the basics of what I do. The cathartic part was in the essential act of singing.

Jeff Buckley

Everybody loves a sad ballad because it's cathartic. For artists, in a lot of ways, that's sort of our therapy sessions is when you're singing a song.

Tim McGraw

I've been doing some writing, which I find very cathartic and fun.

Cary Elwes

Writing is very cathartic for me. As a teacher, I hear many students say that writing can be painful and exhausting. It can be, but ultimately I believe that if you push through, the process is healing and exhilarating.