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 all of your facade. It makes you so honest. It's cleansing. — Lionel Richie Copy Share Image
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 my career has always been the surprises. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
