People want to be the first with the record, they want to be the first to know which songs are on the… — Richard Thompson Agree Copy Share Image
People want to hear about the extremes of human nature. They want things that are larger than their own lives, and more… — Richard Thompson Extremes Copy Share Image
Amplifying acoustic instruments more than a little is really cheating, and everything becomes a compromise. — Richard Thompson Acoustics Copy Share Image
As the writer, you're always a presence in the song. If you get close to what human beings are like, you're writing… — Richard Thompson Common Copy Share Image
There is in fact a controversy over Darwin's theory. Clearly both theories have religious implications. But this is not about God. — Richard Thompson Controversy Copy Share Image
I want people to come to my music without prejudice. I want them to get the music first. And who I am… — Richard Thompson Firsts Copy Share Image
I think it's absolutely possible to write a song and go somewhere where no one's been before, uncharted territory. In terms of… — Richard Thompson Able Copy Share Image
“I’m a fool with a size one head/ I’ll change this heart of mine/ This time, this time” — Richard Thompson Song lyrics Copy Share Image
I'm glad I can do both full-band electric and solo acoustic performances. It's nice to have contrast, so if you get fed… — Richard Thompson Contrast Copy Share Image
An audience will let you know if a song communicates. If you see them kind of falling asleep during the song, or… — Richard Thompson Audience Copy Share Image
When you stand up acoustic in front of an audience, you really are a man without any clothes on. And that can… — Richard Thompson Acoustics Copy Share Image
I think you can refine what you do, and become more consistent. And you write better songs that have a better shape… — Richard Thompson Consistent Copy Share Image
What I wanted to hear didn't exist, so it was necessary for me to go out and create it. — Richard Thompson Creativity Copy Share Image
The good part of writing is where it gets out of your control and turns into something else. You look at it… — Richard Thompson Interesting Copy Share Image
To stand up on a stage alone with an acoustic guitar requires bravery bordering on heroism. Bordering on insanity. — Richard Thompson Acoustic guitar Copy Share Image
I think whatever you believe in affects whatever you express, whatever you create. It shapes your morality in some way. But I… — Richard Thompson Believe Copy Share Image
Every day I'll wear your memory like a favorite shirt upon my back — Richard Thompson Every day Copy Share Image
Well, first of all it's entertainment. That stops us becoming too pretentious or thinking we're great artists. — Richard Thompson Art Copy Share Image
I'm always making a conscious effort to be viable and accessible. — Richard Thompson Conscious Copy Share Image
“Said Red Molly to James that's a fine motorbike A girl could feel special on any such like Said James to Red… — Richard Thompson Dangerous man Copy Share Image
There are only three white blues singers -- Geoff Muldaur is at least two of them. — Richard Thompson Singers Copy Share Image
“Life is just as deadly as it looks, but fiction is more forgiving.” — Richard Thompson Life Copy Share Image
