Sometimes I just think people are haters. And if they're haters, you can listen to what they have to say but you… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I just want my music to measure up to. Part of it's just thinking about my place in history and how this… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I believed in myself and I am a firm believer you have to think the things you want and visualize. — John Legend Copy Share Image
I know when things feel a little, like, intrusive and when they don't. I don't have a lot to hide. But I… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I don't think I'm craving any more fame. But success and being recognized for making great work all around the world, I… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I would tell myself, "Love yourself and don't be afraid to take risks." I was often afraid to take risks, socially, because… — John Legend Copy Share Image
The issue I focus on the most is extreme poverty. I think it's kind of out of sight out of mind. I… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I think you're always policing yourself by trying to do what you think would be "cool" and accepted by other people, until… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I think the most important thing is that I'm making music that the people enjoy. So the fans, the people that are… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Well, what's interesting, I try not to think about the radio when I'm writing a song. I want people to love the… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Every artist wants some sort of feedback, because you make this music and you hope people love it and you want to… — John Legend Copy Share Image
You believe in equality for women and men. And that means that, not only do you believe in it kind of in… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I thought it would be funny to take a photo in the White House bathroom, I take pictures everywhere I go, but… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I'm not going to run for office. I don't think that's the right move for me. — John Legend Copy Share Image
My line is probably a little more conservative than some of my compatriots in the business. But again, I think it's all… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I think it's not enough for us to extend the hand of love. I think it's important that that goes both ways.… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I've always followed politics, and I think politics is everybody's business because we're electing someone who's going to be making important decisions… — John Legend Copy Share Image
We're so used to having everything we want at our fingertips so I think that when things get tough it's difficult for… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I think it's hard to really write a song that will educate someone because songs are meant to be ... you don't… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I think people relate to the music because I have a sense of empathy, and I think I have a good understanding… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Women are dealing with the same thing: they're dealing with expectations about how they're supposed to look and how they're supposed to… — John Legend Copy Share Image
We want to do things that are interesting, great storytelling, some of it is gonna be more fun and funny, some of… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I think it's a bit of a myth that black Americans need one leader. We're not a monolith. And now that legal… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Some people, you know, should just go to college and do what they do and have a great job and not worry about trying… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I guess a lot of times pressure is put on something after it becomes big. — John Legend Copy Share Image
The best way to fight poverty is to empower people through access to quality education — John Legend Copy Share Image
My first album, 'Get Lifted,' was a hip-hop soul album that had some of its roots in the church, as far as the sonic… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I don't like going to football games. I like watching them on television. When you go to a game, it's hard to focus. There's… — John Legend Copy Share Image
There's a lot of hurry up and wait. But it gives you time to write a song. — John Legend Copy Share Image
Fear. People are afraid of talking about their fears and insecurities. They're afraid of expressing emotion beyond anger, dominance, or power, and they're afraid… — John Legend Copy Share Image
When I write, I don't really focus on duets or anything like that, or whether I'm going to feature this or that rapper. I… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I would tell myself, "Love yourself and don't be afraid to take risks." I was often afraid to take risks, socially, because I was… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I never went through a period where I didn't want to play music. I've always loved it and it's always been a huge part… — John Legend Copy Share Image
All men should be feminists. If men cared about women's rights, the world would be a better place — John Legend Copy Share Image
I used read about Dr. King a lot as a kid. Independently, from being assigned it or being told by my parents or anything,… — John Legend Copy Share Image
