"One time Robert Plant was set to check into the same room after I checked out, so I removed every light bulb and ordered up a bunch of stinky cheese and put it under the mattress."
About Richard Marx
Richard Marx — Life and Legacy
Richard Marx is a prominent singer-songwriter whose career spans decades, marked by his ability to blend heartfelt lyrics with memorable melodies. His distinctive sound and emotional depth are evident in his major works, particularly in songs like 'Right Here Waiting,' which captures the essence of longing and commitment. Marx's lyrics often explore themes of love and resilience, reflecting his personal experiences and struggles. One of his notable quotes, 'The heart is a lonely hunter,' encapsulates his understanding of love's complexities, revealing how it intertwines with loneliness and yearning. This perspective showcases his ability to articulate the intricacies of human emotions, making his music relatable to many. Through his work, Marx challenges the notion of love as merely a joyful experience, instead highlighting its often painful and isolating aspects. Today, Richard Marx's quotes and songs continue to resonate, providing comfort and understanding to those navigating their own emotional journeys. His ability to connect with listeners on such a profound level underscores the lasting impact of his artistry.
Quote collection
Richard Marx quotes (page 1 of 2)
30 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"I'm happy, I would say that I'm one of the happiest people I know but I've certainly had periods of profound sadness, depression and heartache and those are the kind of things that are interesting to me to write about."
"I saw your smile and my mind could not erase the beauty of your face."
"But I'm just having fun playing and giving Botox injections to the older songs."
"I fell off stage and bruised some ribs. The worst part was that the audience didn't realize I was gone."
"I'm now so keenly aware that I have everything to prove and nothing to lose."
"It don't mean nothing til you sign it on the dotted line."
"I love when people get songs wrong. I love when people take something from a song that's totally not what I intended!"
"When things are too easy I lose interest in them so I find ways to complicate them to get myself interested."
"The only thing that's a little tricky about it is sometimes people assume that if it's a new song, it's a reflection of what you're feeling or going through now."
"I've never, ever in my life enjoyed playing live the way I am now."
"Take a good look around and you'll find people trying to mess with your mind."
"I think really what I'm saying is that I thrive on adversity."
"But once you have some success in one style, the business wants to lock you in that vein forever."
"I've always loved groups like U2 and Coldplay."
"I didn't want my last chapter to be the guy who sits at the piano and sings love songs."
"So it was just a case of getting a bunch of songs that I had been writing for years but hadn't recorded together, and the result was My Own Best Enemy."
"I have complete freedom, and there's no way to get pigeonholed or bored. What could be better than that?"
"To me, there was no better drummer than Jeff Porcaro. His musicianship and kindness to me will never be forgotten. Our loss is heaven's gain"
"Wherever you go Whatever you do I will be right here waiting for you Whatever it takes Or how my heart breaks I will be right here waiting for you"