123 Quotes by Lyle Lovett

I've always thought that writing isn't really that hard. It's having a good idea that's hard.

My parents worked for Exxon, and they gave me every chance to take part in music. I took guitar lessons, and I was in the choir at school.

Growing up, the last thing I ever thought I'd do is be an entertainer.

I played guitar when I was young and never really considered it as a way to make a living

I'm really in no danger of being perceived as a famous movie actor!

I've always worked with people who have been supporters of me creatively.

I've been lucky to be able to make the records I've wanted to make. The record company has never pressured me to cut certain songs

I've just always written songs in a style that appeal to me personally.

Songwriters aren't always performers, and even performing songwriters aren't always the kind of show-biz performers you think they'd be.