Oscar Presentation

Dear Carly,

As the Oscars have recently been on, you hear stories of actors keeping their awards in their bathrooms and other bizarre places. Where in your home do you keep your precious Oscar?

BTW, we love the Piglet Movie, my daughter Althea was dancing in the theater. You deserve another Oscar! Keep the joy and love coming. With love and a special kiss from Althea. Sarah and Althea Parish - Lemon Grove, CA

Dear Sarah (and Althea),
I kept my Oscar in my closet under my long dresses and mingling with my shoes. Only because I was very unclear about which I distrusted more: people who display their medals, for all to feel intimidated or envious of, or people who hide them so that others will think that the 'award hider' is so cool.
Now it's on my desk top, but I must that admit, on certain days, it goes back in with my shoes.
Love, Carly - 5/12/03

Primary Colors

Dear Carly,

Originally you were slated to contribute the soundtrack score for the movie Primary Colors and then they ended up using something by Ry Cooder. I'm just curious to know if the song you wrote ever showed up on any of your albums?

No, that one never had a song. It had nice melodies that were starting to flesh themselves out, but no, it never came to fruition. Mike Nichols decided that Ry Cooder would be better and I'm sure he was right. Ry Cooder is great and I liked his work in the movie. Love, Carly - 5/8/03

Comforting To Know

Dear Carly,
I wanted to let you know that I have been enjoying the soundtrack to Piglet's Big Movie and finally saw the film yesterday. I particularly love the song "Comforting to Know". Not only is it the best song on the soundtrack, but I think it is one of the loveliest songs you've ever written.

My question is this: Was it originally planned for an animated sequence in the film or was it always intended for the end credits?

If it was featured more prominently in the film, I'd say you'd have another Oscar nomination. Unfortunately, it probably won't get the notice it deserves only being in the end credits. Love the soundtrack - thanks for the joy you always bring. Mark White - West Hollywood, CA

My thoughts exactly. I was imagining that it would be animated, but they didni't have the budget. You know how things are. I wanted to have all the animals walking over the hill with the sun behind them, each of them taking a verse and it ending on that song. It would have been so lovely. They blew it. Yup...they really did. Love Carly - 5/5/03

Heartfelt Thanks

Hi Carly,

This isn't really a question, I just wanted to let you know how very much I admire your talent, beauty, strength and spirit. I have always been amazed at your ability to write and sing with such extraordinary clarity and truth. You write what I feel.

I am 31 years old and have been a fan of you and your music since I was a little girl as my mom listened to you for as long as I can remember. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and passed away when I was 17. The first time I heard Like a River, I was stunned, touched and paralyzed with emotion all at the same time. I still get tears in my eyes when I hear it.

Two Little Sisters is another of my favorites as I have two younger sisters and the underlying truth behind our relationships is so apparent in your words.

I recently purchased Anthology and it was the first time I had heard Scar, another song that always makes me think of my mother when I hear it. The strength that it must have taken for you to write it blows me away.

Your music has a special place in my heart and my life and I wanted to thank you for sharing yourself so truthfully, beautifully and completely. Tammie Booth - Atlanta, GA

Dear Tammy,

Thank you so much for your heartfelt letter. Getting at the truth is the artists' business. It's the only thing that interests me. Occassionally I'll go for vibe or rhythm and not care too much about the lyric, that's fun too. I'm working on some things like that now.

Thank you for writing. It's true that it gets the pain out of you one step. But it's out and you can look at it, like a witness as opposed to being inside it and overwhelmed. Love Carly - 5/2/03