I always saw myself as a ...

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

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My family is very musical, I was surrounded by it. And from four years old I was the one that asked my mother could I take piano lessons.
 John Legend
My mother, I want her to like my music, but she's not exactly my target audience. So I care more about the fans in general, just making sure they enjoy what I do.
 John Legend
My family is very musical, I was surrounded by it. And from four years old I was the one that asked my mother could I take piano lessons... It wasn't forced on me. It was something I wanted to do. And ever since, I've never stopped, I've never stopped playing music. I never went through a period where I didn't want to do it.
 John Legend
You learn so much from taking chances, whether they work out or not. Either way, you can grow from the experience and become stronger and smarter.
 John Legend
People tell me all the time that my songs help them express things to loved ones that they may not be able to say themselves.
 John Legend