Believe me, I love commerce as much as the rest of the readers of 'Businessweek.' But in art, you have to be true to yourself and your musical vision. People have known me well for a long time, so if… — Lionel Richie Copy Share Image
I'm a songwriter, and people will tell you the greatest stories about their lives, whether you want to hear it or not. — Lionel Richie Copy Share
I find the greatest songs in the world come out of pain, and I don't like it! Here's what it does: It strips away… — Lionel Richie Copy Share
It was very interesting in my world, because I grew up as a fan and I did not know that there was a thing… — Lionel Richie Copy Share
I grew up with the Grand Ole Opry, Dottie West, Conway Twitty, Buck Owens... not realizing it was influencing me as much as it… — Lionel Richie Copy Share
I just like people. I'll hold a conversation at a gas station. It's not about the fame and the fortune, I just like people. — Lionel Richie Copy Share
Your kids can say some cruel things to you at times. For example, Nicole, Miles and Sofie are standing there in the room and… — Lionel Richie Copy Share
I think the whole world is dying to hear someone say, 'I love you.' I think that if I can leave the legacy of… — Lionel Richie Copy Share
I want to let everybody know that I'm from there, and country is Tuskegee. Or should I say rather, my country is Tuskegee. I… — Lionel Richie Copy Share
Lionel Richie, love song, OK, thank you very much, good-bye. And all of a sudden I realized that, in my career, what has made… — Lionel Richie Copy Share
The music business was not safe, but it was FUN. It was like falling in love with a woman you know is bad for… — Lionel Richie Copy Share
Country is bringing in a little rock element... a little '80s element. Melody is king now. But its just in the music, its not… — Lionel Richie Copy Share
Kids will keep it real. If I've ever had in my life a great anchor, it's them. They get in your head, 'don't get… — Lionel Richie Copy Share
People, as critical as it looks, we're OK. We are in control, whether we feel it or not. — Lionel Richie Copy Share
