Rick James quotes

Rick James was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, widely known for his work in the funk genre. Famous for hits such as "Super Freak," his dynamic performances and unique style left a significant mark on popular music. He became an iconic figure in the music industry and pop culture, despite periods of personal controversy. Here are 25 of his quotes:

I just live one day at a time. (Rick James)
I wrote and produced millions and millions of selling records, so my publishing company alone was worth millions of dollars. I didn't have to work anymore in life because when the rappers started sampling... I'm the most sampled artist in history. View quote
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You can't have rock and roll without drugs, you can't have rock and roll without sex. View quote
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After I saw Kiss on stage, I wanted my show to look like the fourth of July. The persona of Rick James was wild and crazy, sex, drugs and rock and roll. View quote
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I didn't know of any homophile movements pre-Stonewall. View quote
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Starting a new job is always scary, or at least for me it's always scary. It's like the first day of school. View quote
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If anything I consider myself non-violent. I'm from the hippy era, peace, love, groovy. View quote
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I was told that if I wanted to be a leading man in Hollywood, I couldnt possibly be thought of as gay. View quote
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I love 'Richard III,' but in terms of a general play, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' has always been a big one for me. It's just so sexy. View quote
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I'm a long way from Ike Turner. View quote
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I'm finally locked into the now, and it's great. (Rick James)
I believe everything happens under God's plan anyway. View quote
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I was going to get drafted, but I didn't really want to go into the Army. View quote
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I mean, Rick James was just a man-made image, the image I created. Just trying to live Rick James almost killed me. View quote
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I was angry about the fact that my father would beat my mother on a daily basis, that my mother would take it in turn and beat on me. I was an abused child. I was mad about all those things, very bitter and very angry. View quote
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I went to India, lived, and studied. View quote
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I think rap definitely has its place in the art world. I think it is an art form. But, just like any art form, you can misuse it. View quote
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I don't think I have regrets. View quote
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But when I do get recognized, I get recognized usually for 'Firefly.' View quote
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I had always been a free spirit, and always gotten what I wanted. View quote
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I'm really not tailored for responsibility. (Rick James)
I dont have aluminum foil on my windows anymore. View quote
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I'm trying to change the root of funk, trying to make it more progressive, more melodic and more lyrically structured. View quote
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I'm too old to do crazy things anymore. View quote
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I wanted to play the Apollo Theater because I didn't think I was going to be on the earth long. View quote
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Occupation: American Actor
Born: February 1, 1948
Died: August 6, 2004
Quotes count: 25