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Richard Thompson quotes

British Musician April 3, 1949

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But music can save your life sometimes. It probably saved me from working in a bank or something. That's a kind of salvation right there. Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson quote: "Well, first of all it's entertainment. That stops us becoming..."
Well, first of all it's entertainment. That stops us becoming too pretentious or thinking we're great artists. Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson quote: "It's fun to sing sad songs. And it's fun to listen to sad..."
It's fun to sing sad songs. And it's fun to listen to sad songs. Enjoyable. Satisfying. Something. Richard Thompson
People want to hear about the extremes of human nature. They want things that are larger than their own lives, and more romantic, and not necessarily of their own experiences. Richard Thompson
I want people to come to my music without prejudice. I want them to get the music first. And who I am isn't that important. If they like the songs to me that's a good thing. Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson quote: "The best thing you've got going for you is individuality."
The best thing you've got going for you is individuality. Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson quote: "I try to look for the good in everybody, regardless of the way..."
I try to look for the good in everybody, regardless of the way they're labeled. Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson quote: "To stand up on a stage alone with an acoustic guitar requires..."
To stand up on a stage alone with an acoustic guitar requires bravery bordering on heroism. Bordering on insanity. Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson quote: "It's amazing what some people read into songs."
It's amazing what some people read into songs. Richard Thompson
There's a part of me that wishes I'd never said one single solitary word on any subject publicly. Then I could have been the tortured poet, and there's so much mileage in that. But it's too late to stop now. Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson quote: "I try to make songs visual and tactile to kind of put you into..."
I try to make songs visual and tactile to kind of put you into the action. Richard Thompson
As the writer, you're always a presence in the song. If you get close to what human beings are like, you're writing about common experience. We all do much the same things, so if you nail somebody, then you've also nailed yourself. Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson quote: "I think the reason kids get into drugs and smoking is they..."
I think the reason kids get into drugs and smoking is they don't have anything to do. Richard Thompson
I'm glad there are a lot of guitar players pursuing technique as diligently as they possibly can, because it leaves this whole other area open to people like me. Richard Thompson
Richard Thompson quote: "I just like to entertain myself by sitting down and writing..."
I just like to entertain myself by sitting down and writing songs. Richard Thompson

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