John Legend Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Legend.

John Legend is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and actor. Born on December 28, 1978, in Springfield, Ohio, Legend, whose real name is John Roger Stephens, showed a passion for music from a young age. He began playing the piano at the tender age of five and went on to perform with his church choir.

After attending the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied English and African-American literature, Legend was introduced to Lauryn Hill, who invited him to contribute to her album. This opportunity propelled his career, leading to his debut album, "Get Lifted," in 2004. The album was critically acclaimed and included hits like "Ordinary People" and "Used to Love U," earning Legend three Grammy Awards.

Since then, Legend has released several successful albums, including "Once Again" (2006), "Evolver" (2008), and "Love in the Future" (2013). Known for his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, Legend has collaborated with numerous artists, such as Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and Meghan Trainor.

Beyond music, Legend has been involved in activism and philanthropy. He supports various causes, particularly in education and criminal justice reform. In 2015, he co-founded the Free America campaign, aiming to end mass incarceration. In addition to his musical endeavors, Legend has appeared in films and television shows, even winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2015 for his song "Glory," featured in the movie "Selma."

Today, John Legend remains an influential figure in the music industry, known for his smooth vocals and soulful performances.

My first attempt at a kiss was in fifth grade, but it didn't

My first attempt at a kiss was in fifth grade, but it didn't go so well. Later, I used Boyz II Men and Jodeci songs to come on to girls. I had more success.

Success

To have the chance to see your music be elevated and to have

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 that's fun.

Positive

The most I ever spent on technology is building a studio - I

The most I ever spent on technology is building a studio - I built one at home in Los Angeles. I can't tell you how much exactly, but the whole process is very expensive.

Technology

As a politician, you have to deal with someone wanting you t

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 aren't rooting for me, they aren't out there to see my downfall. I respect the people who have the stomach for it.

Respect

In terms of the technology I use the most, it's probably a t

In terms of the technology I use the most, it's probably a tie between my Blackberry and my MacBook Pro laptop. That's how I communicate with the rest of the world and how I handle all the business I have to handle.

Business

I used to work for a management consulting company, so I dre

I used to work for a management consulting company, so I dressed differently - business casual, probably a lot of things from Banana Republic. My wardrobe now is definitely more expensive, but I always dress for the occasion.

Business

Well, Jeff Buckley for me is one of the greatest singers I'v

Well, Jeff Buckley for me is one of the greatest singers I've ever heard. And the reason why is he has an amazing range, amazing emotional power in his voice. And the music he put around it also just had this passion and this soul to it and this spirit to it that very few artists have, and he passed at a very young age.

Age

The most important thing about technology is that it can sea

The most important thing about technology is that it can seamlessly work its way into your routine and your life.

Technology

At the end of the day, there's only a few major stars in the

At the end of the day, there's only a few major stars in the music business, and then there's all these people that are aspiring to be that.

Business

I like cool jackets - a nice fall or winter coat. You can ge

I like cool jackets - a nice fall or winter coat. You can get a lot of use out of it, and you'll wear it frequently, so it can really set the tone of your uniform for the season.

Cool

My dad liked a lot of Motown, but I didn't listen to it unti

My dad liked a lot of Motown, but I didn't listen to it until my teenage years.

Dad

I think they need to get a more reliable way of watching tel

I think they need to get a more reliable way of watching television on the laptop. Because I travel so much, if I want to watch my favorite sports team it might not be showing in that place, so I want a reliable way to watch whatever I want to watch on my laptop.

Sports

Anybody under the age of forty knows hip-hop, gospel and R&a

Anybody under the age of forty knows hip-hop, gospel and R&ampB pretty well, and it's all a part of what we consider to be 'black music.' There is a natural synergy between the three.

Age

Experience is a great teacher.

Experience is a great teacher.

Experience

As a young black boy, it made me proud to see black leaders

As a young black boy, it made me proud to see black leaders that did something amazing and made the world change.

Amazing