A person can learn technically to orchestrate. But the stuff it takes to make a really terrific arrangement, that can't be taught, just as you can't teach someone to write a memorable song. — Richard Carpenter Copy Share Image
The average person didn't really know what my role was. Obviously, on stage, Karen was the star of the duo. I urged her to go out in front of the group, when, of course, she loved to drum and sing… — 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
