Steve Lillywhite famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

Men are shallow - we don't remember things like women do. Or we don't bring it up and blurt it out at inappropriate moments. When bridges are trying to be built, we don't detonate them.
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Men #Bridges #Trying
I can't make two records at the same time. Whatever I do, I have to concentrate on and put everything in, because if I don't, I'm just not good.
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Two #Records
I couldn't turn down The Rolling Stones. A real man would never turn down the chance of working with legends like them.
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Real #Men #Rolling
My personality is very good for nurturing. I'm very empathetic to my artists. You speak to anyone who's worked with me and they'll say, "Oh yeah, Steve's great. He doesn't have the ego."
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Artist #Personality #Ego
I am not a rock producer. I don't see that. I once turned down Guns N' Roses. I don't like shouting. I'm a melody guy. I love great melody.
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Gun #Rocks #Rose
For me, the singer is actually the most important element. When I work with someone, it all comes down to whether I like the singer or not.
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Important #Singers #Elements
I am completely serious. When I decide to do something, I decide to really do it.
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Serious
Lots of people say it's the song. For me, it's not always the song - there's something bigger: the spirit of an artist.
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Song #Artist #People
I do believe in art and commerce coming together.
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Art #Believe #Together
I really need to push myself and try my hardest every time, because I come from the premise that I'm not very good and I have to give my best. Otherwise, I don't deliver.
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Giving #Trying #Needs
There is very little genuine rock and roll out there at the moment - but Steve Conte has hit the nail on the head with this one!
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Rock And Roll #Rocks #Littles
Lili manages to mix Kate Bush with modern influences to make a beautifully unique sound based around her amazing violin skills and soulful voice.
-- Steve Lillywhite

#Unique #Skills #Voice

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