I'm a songwriter, and people will tell you the greatest stories about their lives, whether you want to hear it or not.
Lionel RichieExactly when people are in turmoil is the time that the entertainment business has always been at its best. Because people don't want to be reminded every day that they are under siege, or that they're not having a great time of life.
Lionel RichieGreatness comes from fear. Fear can either shut us down and we go home, or we fight through it.
Lionel RichieToday we've learned to celebrate mediocrity. Back in the day we had creative artists; today we have created artists.
Lionel RichieBelieve 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 Richie