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Little Richard was an American pianist, singer, and songwriter, widely recognized as a founding figure of rock and roll. His energetic performances and flamboyant style broke social and musical barriers in the 1950s. He inspired generations of musicians with his iconic songs and electrifying stage presence. Here are 82 of his quotes:

But I was singing loud, and most singers weren't singing loud. (Little Richard)

Like, my mother would have company over, and I would sing so they'd pay attention to me.

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I let people know that it was all right to do the kinds of things I did.

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I've never seen the devil create music.

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And I don't get down on nobody else for doing whatever else they do. To each his own.

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And I think a woman should find it a joy to be female because God made both male and female.

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God gives us the ability, but rock 'n' roll was created by men.

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I also like the banging piano - that old good-time piano.

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I don't give the devil credit for creating nothing.

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I never heard nobody in my audience call me any kind of names.

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I only wore makeup when I went onstage. (Little Richard)

I think that a man should be caring.

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I think they saw me as something like a deliverer, a way out. My means of expression, my music, was a way in which a lot of people wished they could express themselves and couldn't.

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I tried to look presentable for a show, but not for sexual attraction. It was strictly for show business.

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I was really kind of shy as a child. But I would do things for attention.

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Plus I love Tanya Tucker and I love country music.

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Rock 'n' roll offered me a platform to speak what I felt. It also offered me a platform to support my mama and my brothers and sisters - twelve children.

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To me, true rock 'n' roll has a lot of bottom in it.

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Bob Dylan is my brother. I love him same as Bobby Darin [deceased] is my baby. I feel Bob Dylan is my blood brother. I believe if I didn't have a place to stay, Bob Dylan would buy me a house. He sat by my bed; he didn't move for hours. I was in pain that medicine couldn't stop. My tongue was cut out, leg all tore up, bladder punctured. I was supposed to be dead. Six feet under. God resurrected me; that's the reason I have to tell the world about it.

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Well, long tall Sally, she's built for speed, She's got everything that uncle John need. Oh baby, yes baby, woo baby, havin' me some fun tonight.

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I don't think that you have to be effeminate to be sensitive. (Little Richard)

But men are so full of greed today, they'll sell anything for a little piece of money.

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When you sit down and think about what rock 'n' roll music really is, then you have to change that question. Played up-tempo, you call it rock 'n' roll; at a regular tempo, you call it rhythm and blues.

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I just want the world to know that God is present, that he's alive for ever more.

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I'm very much a gentleman in what I do.

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Occupation: American Pianist
Born: December 5, 1932
Died: May 9, 2020
Quotes count: 82
Wikipedia: Little Richard

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