I’m the happiest right now. I can see that I’m in a kind of sweet spot: my parents are alive, my kids are little, my wife is hot and my body doesn’t hurt.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 November 2025 source ↗
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Brandi Carlile
b. 1981
Born in Washington state, Brandi Carlile, 44, released her self-titled debut album in 2005. She went on to win 11 Grammy awards and is part of the country supergroup the Highwomen. She has collaborated with Joni Mitchell and this year released the album Who Believes in Angels? with Elton John. Their song Never Too Late was Oscar nominated. She has published a memoir, and established the charitable Looking Out Foundation. Her eighth studio album, Returning to Myself, was released last month. Carlile lives in Washington state with her wife and two daughters.
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Human, evolving and faithful.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 November 2025 source ↗
Sacrifice the self and you will gain it. Serve the self and you will lose it.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 November 2025 source ↗
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