Richard Marx

“My fans have been so loyal, and they're not just fans; they're my friends.”

“The music business has changed so much, but a great song is still a great song.”

“I'm just a guy who got lucky and was able to make a living doing what I love.”

“I've always been honest in my music, and I think that's why people have connected with it.”

“Every song I've ever written has been based on a true story or a conversation I've had.”

“I will always be the 'Right Here Waiting' guy.”

“My life is a story about a kid who wanted to be a rock star and got to be a rock star.”

“Songwriting is my therapy. It's my way of expressing myself.”

“I'm not trying to be a different person. It's just that I'm a different age and I'm a different person.”

“I have a 'we're all in this together' mentality.”

“I don't take myself too seriously. I think that's the key to longevity.”

“You can't be a legend in your own lifetime. It's not up to you.”

“I was always drawn to melodies, and I think that's what's missing in a lot of music today.”

“I've learned that you can't please everyone. You have to be true to yourself.”

“I'm a pop songwriter. I'm not a poet. I'm not a protest singer.”

“My goal was always to write songs that people could sing along to.”

“To me, a great song is a great song, regardless of the genre.”

“The power of music is that it can transport you to a different time and place.”

“My sons are my greatest achievement. They're my whole world.”