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Transcript: Famed Singer Mary-Chapin Carpenter Shuns the Spotlight
- Article from:
- NPR All Things Considered
- Article date:
- December 31, 1995
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Singer-songwriter Mary-Chapin Carpenter has sold millions of records
and won several awards, but says that fame is fleeting and thus continues
to hone her songwriting craft. She shares some intimate songs.
MARY-CHAPIN CARPENTER, Singer-Songwriter: Actually, I did apply to
work here once, and I didn't pass the typing test.
DANIEL ZWERDLING, Host: [laughs] Is that really true?
MARY-CHAPIN CARPENTER: It's the truth, yeah.
DANIEL ZWERDLING: [laughs]
MARY-CHAPIN CARPENTER: I was too nervous on the the typing test,
even though I'm a- I'm a wicked typist. But, you know, the minute
you're tested for it, you freeze up.
DANIEL ZWERDLING: How many ...