American - Musician | November 1, 1956 -
My first performance was in second grade with my friend Rodney Fisher, and we worked up versions of 'Long Tall Texan' and 'I Want to Hold Your Hand.' It gave me a little early confidence that I could actually do this music thing.
Lyle Lovett
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If someone gives you a belt buckle, it's like a piece of jewelry. It has the same sort of emotional significance. It would be something you would intend to keep forever.
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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.
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I've never made a dime from a record sale in the history of my record deal. I've been very happy with my sales, and certainly my audience has been very supportive. I make a living going out and playing shows.
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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.
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Fortunately, I've never had a job.
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Singing your own songs is all about individual expression.
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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.
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It's really a lot easier to write about things that are problematic. Who wants to hear how happy you are?
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I played guitar when I was young and never really considered it as a way to make a living.
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I'm really in no danger of being perceived as a famous movie actor!
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I am limited by what I can think of to do-my choices are not so great.
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