My mom, Agnes, was a homemaker. She was particular about cleaning and wanted things done just so. Keeping our house tidy taught me to be organized and self-disciplined. Eventually, that attention to detail carried over to my recordings with Karen. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
While a therapist is working with an anorexic, it takes months, if not years, to overcome the illness. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
Burt Bacharach used to do that. He'd produce a number of hits, especially for Dionne Warwick and then, every year or so, put out… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
We sold over 80 million records throughout the world, and there are going to be people who want a new product, or a reissue. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
Karen and I were both born in New Haven, Conn. We enjoyed the same music and always seemed to know what the other was… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
So many sibling acts are usually singers like The Osmonds and the Jacksons. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
My mom, Agnes, was a homemaker. She was particular about cleaning and wanted things done just so. Keeping our house tidy taught me to… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
There's something about doing one's own product that just can't be matched. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
The music was soft and we just looked kind of like your average two people walking down the street. So really the press, of… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
I can't buy stuff off the rack. I have big shoulders and I sort of taper in. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
I like to have money, because I like what it gives me. I like to buy nice clothes. I like to eat well at… — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
