Believe me, I love commerce as much as the rest of the readers of 'Businessweek.' But in art, you have to be true to yourself and your musical vision. People have known me well for a long time, so if I was chasing a trend and doing something that wasn't authentic to who I am, they would know it in just a few seconds.
Lionel RichieGrowing up with country, R&B, gospel, and classical music from my grandmother and pop, Tuskegee was the perfect melting pot for my influences as a writer.
Lionel RichieForget about 40 years in show business. Just surviving 27 years of Nicole Richie is enough.
Lionel RichiePeople, as critical as it looks, we're OK. We are in control, whether we feel it or not.
Lionel Richie