The main focus for me is not trying to find duet partners. It's about just making great songs. I want most of… — John Legend Copy Share Image
When we see people that are impoverished and people who are dealt an unfair hand, then if we have the power to… — 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… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I'm trying to be me and embrace all the parts of me that have grown up, listened to more music and soaked… — 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 care more about the fans in general, just making sure they enjoy what I do. And then also I kind of… — 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
I respect people who are willing to deal with everything that comes with being a politician, but I'm not willing to deal… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I have a structured songwriting process. I start with the music and try to come up with musical ideas, then the melody,… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I spent a lot of time, a lot of energy trying to be a better artist and I still [do]. I spend… — 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
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