I probably wrote three-quarters of the songs without an instrument in my hands. Richard Thompson handinstrumentquarter Change image and share on social
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 areadiligentlyglad Change image and share on social
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 latemileagepart share on social
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 beingclosecommon share on social
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 experienceextremehear Change image and share on social
I just like to entertain myself by sitting down and writing songs. Richard Thompson entertainsitsong Change image and share on social
What I wanted to hear didn't exist, so it was necessary for me to go out and create it. Richard Thompson createexisthear Change image and share on social
You want the audience to be uncomfortable. Richard Thompson audienceuncomfortable Change image and share on social
I have to remind myself not to set boundaries. Richard Thompson boundaryremindset Change image and share on social
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 goodimportantmusic Change image and share on social
