Raphael Saadiq's Quotes

Frustrations are going to be there in every profession you're in.

Isaac Hayes told me once, 'There's no such thing as old-school. Either you went to school or you didn't.'

Back in the day people made music to go on tour. They didn't make music to make a video.

Cats 25 years younger can't run with me.

Every suit I wear is custom-made by a guy named Waraire Boswell in L.A.

I have musician friends who play too much golf, and they're not as good at music anymore.

I honed in on a great time, the Motown era, the '60s and '70s. That type of music has always been a staple in my life.

I just follow great people. If you want to play like a pro, you learn from the pros.

I liked the name Saadiq and didn't want to be known as an artist as Raphael Wiggins.

I'm using more energy than ever.

If you really love music, people can tell if you love music. You have to just stick with it.

If you want to be like the greats, you learn from the greats.

It's the adrenaline rush you only get from being in front of an audience. It's addictive.

My mission has always been to do something that suits everybody.

The way to stay inspired and motivated is by doing what you like, doing what you love.

When I come to London now it's like being in L.A., because they know me like I'm at home.

When you look at athletes, they have fundamentals.

You can go on 'Saturday Night Live' now and not even play live.

You know all these stadiums that U2 are playing? I've played in them. And I'm building up to it again.

Growing up in the Bay Area, I played early on with these quartet groups who set guidelines for me. I remember the guys would all have the same clothes and shoes, like these uniforms. I was in awe.

We must create the Georgia that our ancestors dreamed of, the Georgia that we dream of.

Georgia is not just a European country, but one of the most ancient European countries.

First and foremost - our vision for a united and peaceful Georgia is based on respect for the desire - and respect for the right - to South Ossetian autonomy.

For the first time in 15 years, Georgia this winter has its electric power guaranteed without deficit. This is a historic achievement.

Georgia does not need Russia as an enemy.

I promise not to become a source of shame for you.