To stand up on a stage alone with an acoustic guitar requires bravery bordering on heroism. Bordering on insanity. Richard Thompson on alone
It's amazing what some people read into songs. Richard Thompson on amazing
The thing I do, really, is a communication with audiences more than any achievement through records. Richard Thompson on communication
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. Richard Thompson on romantic
It's fun to sing sad songs. And it's fun to listen to sad songs. Enjoyable. Satisfying. Something. Richard Thompson on sad