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Lyle Lovett Quotes

Lyle Lovett quotes

American Musician November 1, 1956

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Lyle Lovett quote: "It's important to be successful enough to be able to keep..."
It's important to be successful enough to be able to keep doing what you love. Lyle Lovett
Somehow you can tell the difference when a song is written just to get on the radio and when what someone does is their whole life. That comes through in Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson. There is no separating their life from their music. Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett quote: "It's really a lot easier to write about things that are..."
It's really a lot easier to write about things that are problematic. Who wants to hear how happy you are? Lyle Lovett
Both my parents worked, so I was home alone a lot, and I would listen to their records. They belonged to the Columbia House record club, so they had records! Lyle Lovett
It's difficult to get started-when it comes to dealing with an unknown quantity, people are reluctant to trust their own opinion. It helps if two or three people give you a boost. Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett quote: "I'm really in no danger of being perceived as a famous movie..."
I'm really in no danger of being perceived as a famous movie actor! Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett quote: "I don't feel like I'm on a mission. I'm trying to play music..."
I don't feel like I'm on a mission. I'm trying to play music that I like to play and like to listen to. Lyle Lovett
You can't second-guess your audience. You can only do what you think is right. If you do that, your audience will appreciate you. Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett quote: "I am limited by what I can think of to do-my choices are not..."
I am limited by what I can think of to do-my choices are not so great. Lyle Lovett
I enjoyed hearing people do their own songs. I became attracted to singer-songwriters. I became interested in them as people; was curious about what they wanted to say. Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett quote: "Singing your own songs is all about individual expression."
Singing your own songs is all about individual expression. Lyle Lovett
I've been lucky to be able to make the records I've wanted to make. The record company has never pressured me to cut certain songs. Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett quote: "I played guitar when I was young and never really considered..."
I played guitar when I was young and never really considered it as a way to make a living. Lyle Lovett
Lyle Lovett quote: "Fortunately, I've never had a job."
Fortunately, I've never had a job. Lyle Lovett

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