Prince

Musician, Purple Rain

Contemporary influential 123 sayings

Sayings by Prince

I don't mind not being famous. I'm not a big fan of fame. I'm a big fan of music, and I'm a big fan of art. I'm a big fan of creativity.

1999 — Interview with Larry King
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The only way to be free is to be yourself.

1996 — Oprah Winfrey Show interview
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Art is about trying to find the good in everybody and trying to make us better.

2009 — Interview with Tavis Smiley
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I don't think I'm a superstar. I'm a star. I'm a star in my own right. I'm not a superstar. I'm a star.

1997 — Interview with Chris Rock
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Cool is a matter of opinion. And I don’t try to be cool. I just try to be me.

1999 — Interview with MTV
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The internet's completely over. I don't see why I should give my new music to iTunes or anybody else. They ain't paying me, and I can do it myself.

2010 — Interview with The Daily Mirror
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I don't want to be a star. I want to be a legend.

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I don't really care what people think about me. I'm just doing my thing.

1985 — Interview with Rolling Stone
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A strong spirit transcends rules.

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I'm not into organized religion. I'm into organized spirituality.

1996 — Interview with Oprah Winfrey
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I don't pay attention to what critics say. I don't even know who they are.

1999 — Interview with MTV
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I'm just a musician. I'm not a politician. I'm not a preacher. I'm just a musician.

1999 — Interview with Larry King
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I'm not a drug user. I'm not a drinker. I'm not a smoker. I'm just a musician.

2009 — Interview with Tavis Smiley
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I don't like to be called 'The Artist.' I like to be called 'Prince.'

1999 — Interview with MTV
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I don't believe in competition. I believe in collaboration.

2009 — Interview with Tavis Smiley
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I'm not a fan of award shows. I'm a fan of music.

1999 — Interview with Larry King
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I'm not a fan of the music business. I'm a fan of music.

1985 — Interview with Rolling Stone
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I'm not a fan of the record company. I'm a fan of music.

1999 — Interview with MTV
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I'm not a fan of the television. I'm a fan of music.

2009 — Interview with Tavis Smiley
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I'm not a fan of the documentary. I'm a fan of music.

2004 — Interview with BET
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