John Legend

“We weren't allowed to have secular music in the house growing up. I was home-schooled, and gospel was the only choice we had.”

“I always saw myself as a singer-songwriter, a solo-artist, that's why working with other artists was never satisfying for me.”

“Now that I'm coming out with my own record people can see I'm a solo artist.”

“In the 1970s, for all the Stevie Wonders, I'm sure there were five artists that were making forgettable music.”

“I think every film is made better by having smart music supervision that's really in tune with the spirit of the visual content.”

“I've fundraised for Hillary, and I'll be voting for her. I don't think we should be electing Donald Trump as president, and I'm supportive of Hillary's campaign.”

“I like things that feel like they're timeless and really well made and tailored... things that make me feel confident when I leave the house.”

“I was playing the piano when I was three, writing songs when I was ten. I had a lot of experience before I got to college. I knew I wanted to be a singer, so anyone who met me, I didn't let...”

“It's really about making the best music you can make. It's really about working hard.”