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A lot of my success comes from black music. It's...

A lot of my success comes from black music. It's something I'm very proud of.

Quote by Michael Bolton about proudness, magic, music

A lot of the greatest compositions were made famous by...

A lot of the greatest compositions were made famous by Sinatra.

Quote by Michael Bolton

As a young kid, I listened to Ray Charles. I went to the...

As a young kid, I listened to Ray Charles. I went to the Beach Boys concerts. The Beatles, Stones, I loved them.

Quote by Michael Bolton

Black music has increased my enjoyment of what I do. It...

Black music has increased my enjoyment of what I do. It has increased my range, my ability to reach into myself and accept myself.

Quote by Michael Bolton about joy, magic, ability, music

Considering the amount of information we're bombarded by, ...

Considering the amount of information we're bombarded by, it's amazing if a song can transcend time.

Quote by Michael Bolton about time

Dr. King is so inspiring, so impressive, so moving as a...

Dr. King is so inspiring, so impressive, so moving as a human being.

Quote by Michael Bolton about human imperfections, being

For years I've kept a list of dream projects.

For years I've kept a list of dream projects.

Quote by Michael Bolton about dream

I have friends who've tried to break into the UK, who...

I have friends who've tried to break into the UK, who went back with their tails between their legs. Fortunately I've had the opposite experience.

Quote by Michael Bolton about experience

I have only been able to write something I feel, turn it...

I have only been able to write something I feel, turn it from a thought into a full song, cut it and find a good home for it.

Quote by Michael Bolton about home, thinking, good, good luck

I have to be happy in the here and now because every time...

I have to be happy in the here and now because every time you start focusing on your legacy you're really setting yourself up for disappointment.

Quote by Michael Bolton about happiness, time

I just feel like the best I can do is step up to the microphone, sing something I can get my vocal teeth into. That must be how Lennox Lewis feels when he gets into the ring. That's my domain. And you can't make everybody love what you do, but you...

Quote by Michael Bolton about love

I kept looking to do songs that were written years ago...

I kept looking to do songs that were written years ago and would live or outlive all of us, and the one thing they had in common was Sinatra.

Quote by Michael Bolton about common sense, things

I love songwriting. It's second to my love for singing in...

I love songwriting. It's second to my love for singing in how I express myself.

Quote by Michael Bolton about love

I thank God that I can give something back. You can use your success to make a statement. It's a way of showing gratitude and acknowledging what's really important.

Quote by Michael Bolton about gratitude, use, god

I think most of the great producers are also songwriters....

I think most of the great producers are also songwriters. They understand the content, the craft.

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I was blown away by the control and the range that I was hearing. I'm listening to Pavarotti and thinking, What the hell have I been doing with my voice all these years?

Quote by Michael Bolton about voice, hell, thinking

I'd have tears running from my eyes listening to the power of these operatic pieces, and the voices that committed themselves to being an instrument for the composers who created them.

Quote by Michael Bolton about tears, eyes, power, being

I'd like to write again with Bob Dylan. I have some...

I'd like to write again with Bob Dylan. I have some ideas, and I'd love to work with him, at least lyrically.

Quote by Michael Bolton about work, love

I'm proud of my mentors. Ray Charles is the strongest...

I'm proud of my mentors. Ray Charles is the strongest influence on me as a singer.

Quote by Michael Bolton about influence, proudness

If you take care of your voice and have the good fortune of having enough success for a certain period of time, you can continue doing what you love to do.

Quote by Michael Bolton about wealth, voice, good, good luck, time, love

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