Robert James Ritchi Quotes
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I collect cars and bikes. One of my most special rides is a black 1930s Cadillac V16, and then I've got a few West Coast choppers.
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The spirit of rock 'n' roll is alive and well. It kind of just needs to be cultivated a little bit.
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Surround yourself with good people. Whether they're the best or not, people are capable of learning if they've got good hearts and they're good souls.
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I didn't come from a trailer park. I grew up middle class and my dad had money and my mom made my lunch. I got a car when I was sixteen. I'm proud of that.
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When I was making my first record there would be something that would come out that would inspire you, you know? You'd see someone on TV or on the radio.
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I want as many people as possible to hear my music. I'm happy to entertain people by being a star.
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I have nightmares that I'm going to wake up, and everyone's driving a Prius and living in a condo, and we're all getting health insurance.
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I was the little white kid who rocked the turntables.
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I know every Skynyrd and about all Johnny Cash songs.
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I care less if I can't be part of your scene because I am the scene. I am everything that is.
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My take on rap is driven by straightforward American southern rock and blues.
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I know I'm not the best. I'm not the best singer, I'm not the best songwriter, I'm not the best player.
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I'm all about change, and I know things are going to move forward in life, and that's just how it goes.
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There's always a Justin Bieber. Ever since I've been around, there's always been one of him. You know, you can trace it back from how old you are and the boy bands that came along then and the teen sensations and whatnot. And, you know, good for them. There's a few of them that make it out and a few of them that don't.
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I never said I wanted to be around for a long time. I always said I wanted to be here for a good time.
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When you're on TV in America, the girls love you. I'm not complaining.
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Athletes and musicians make astronomical amounts of money. People get paid $100 million to throw a baseball! Shouldn't we all take less and pass some of that money onto others? Think about firefighters, teachers and policemen. We should celebrate people that are intellectually smart and trying to make this world a better place.
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You've got to work hard for your success and you've got to have a steady presence. That's the secret.
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I didn't want to go out and change anything. I just wanted to make the music that was part of my background, which was rock and blues and hip-hop.
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It's not that I'm Mr. Goody-Two-Shoes now, but I've got my priorities in order.
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I've never done songs with people just for the sake of the great combination. I've always done songs with friends.
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The Majestic Theater in 1990. That was one of my first real shows where I had 300 to 400 people there.
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As far as my street cred goes, I'll always have that, because I always hang with the kids. I'll jump right off the stage and buy them a beer. I'll be a star on stage, but I'll always hang with the kids.
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Playing a concert for 2 hours is pie. I would do that every minute of every day if I could. I love to perform. It's the 22 hours before the next show that kills you.