My dad liked a lot of Motown, but I didnt listen to it until my teenage years. – John Legend
Anybody under the age of forty knows hip-hop, gospel and R&B pretty well, and its all a part of what we consider to be black music. There is a natural synergy between the three. – John Legend
As a politician, you have to deal with someone wanting you to fail every day. I think I prefer being in a situation where generally people are rooting for me, and if they arent rooting for me, they arent out there to see my downfall. I respect the people who have the stomach for it. – John Legend
To have the chance to see your music be elevated and to have almost universally positive response to that music, makes me feel better every day. I feel more confident and inspired, and thats fun. – John Legend