3 December 2020 Richard Thompson To stand up on a stage alone with an acoustic guitar requires bravery bordering on heroism. Bordering on insanity.
3 December 2020 Richard Thompson The thing I do, really, is a communication with audiences more than any achievement through records.
3 December 2020 Richard Thompson It’s fun to sing sad songs. And it’s fun to listen to sad songs. Enjoyable. Satisfying. Something.
3 December 2020 Richard Thompson People want to hear about the extremes of human nature. They want things that are larger than their own lives, and more romantic, and not necessarily of their own experiences.