If you're up there performing a song for the first time, it's as if you're hearing it through their ears. You become acutely self-conscious of the song in performance, so that's a good thing before recording. But I like to… — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
Over the years, I've had fairly benign record companies who gave me a lot of rope, but in spite of that, there's still restrictions and expectations. It's nice to be at the cottage-industry size, which I think is kind of… — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
People want to be the first with the record, they want to be the first to know which songs are on the record, all… — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
People want to hear about the extremes of human nature. They want things that are larger than their own lives, and more romantic, and… — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
Amplifying acoustic instruments more than a little is really cheating, and everything becomes a compromise. — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
As the writer, you're always a presence in the song. If you get close to what human beings are like, you're writing about common… — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
There is in fact a controversy over Darwin's theory. Clearly both theories have religious implications. But this is not about God. — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
I want people to come to my music without prejudice. I want them to get the music first. And who I am isn't that… — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
I think it's absolutely possible to write a song and go somewhere where no one's been before, uncharted territory. In terms of content, I… — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
“I’m a fool with a size one head/ I’ll change this heart of mine/ This time, this time” — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
I'm glad I can do both full-band electric and solo acoustic performances. It's nice to have contrast, so if you get fed up with… — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
An audience will let you know if a song communicates. If you see them kind of falling asleep during the song, or if they… — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
When you stand up acoustic in front of an audience, you really are a man without any clothes on. And that can be fun… — Richard Thompson Copy Share Image
