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… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I want to make a better record than I made the last time. I want to grow. I want to discover new… — 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
My mother, I want her to like my music, but she's not exactly my target audience. So I care more about the… — John Legend Copy Share Image
Music was my life...It was everything to me, even though I was in school majoring in English. I was still very focused… — John Legend Copy Share Image
My family is very musical, I was surrounded by it. And from four years old I was the one that asked my… — 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
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
If you want the film [La La Land ] to represent all things jazz, it does not. You'll be disappointed by that.… — John Legend Copy Share Image
For me, no matter how much money you want to make off of singing, no matter what kind of fame you want… — 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
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
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
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
I want you to live the best life you can. You can be world-changers. .. Pursue this life of love with focus… — John Legend Copy Share Image
If a relationship is going to work, it will require compromise and, even then, it is not always going to end the… — John Legend Copy Share Image
At work, you want to stand out but not in extra-funky ways. At the core, it's about dressing for girls - who… — John Legend Copy Share Image
I only want to be associated with music that is high quality. That's my main criteria. — 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
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 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
Music business is not for everyone. But if you have it in you, you have that passion, if you have that energy… — 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
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