10 Times the Love: Maxwell Said It… (Quotes)
The Latest Maxwell News (2010), 10 Times the Love continues with Maxwell Said It. Over the years, Maxwell has done hundreds, if not thousands of interviews. Often times, he has referred to something or mentioned something and his words have stuck with us. Below, is a collection of 10 quotes from Maxwell over the past few years of his career that LMN adores.
These quotes capture who Maxwell is or possibly what he was experiencing at different points in his career. The things many of his fans adore (humble, charming, intelligent, etc.) and respect about him as a man and as an artist, is hinted to in the quotes. Join us tomorrow as we continue our series with a little help from you all.
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What Makes Maxwell Happy? “During a concert, looking at people’s faces when the house lights are turned on…” (All Alone with Maxwell, Oneworld, 1997)
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“That’s not me,” says the singer, 36. “I’m not going to sacrifice my entire existence so that I can be on the radio, on the cover of a magazine or on somebody’s best-dressed list. There is too much real living to do instead of trying to be on top and [staying] on top.” (MAXWELL Ressurects New Tune: Marriage?, Ebony Magazine, 2009)
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“I haven’t had any altercations with any men seeking to find out if I would show up to Jerry Springer to take a paternity test. I don’t have any of those problems. I will say to all the fellas out there that, seriously, I am a setup. I’m just like rose petals. I’m like incense. I’m a background thing for you when you do your thing with your lady. I’m a friend, only assisting you in your lurve machinations. So have no fear of me, people.” (Tough Questions for Maxwell, Spin Magazine, 2009)
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“Women are really, really dope. You are really amazing. You can have kids, you can create. You do remarkable shit. You reflect and exemplify the universe in a way that men don’t. And it’s all right to be cool with that. You don’t have to hear it from another woman, you can hear it from a man.” (Men Speak From the Heart, The Sex Symbol, Essence Magazine, 1997)
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“I actually can accept love a lot easier. I don’t question it so much. I’m not suspicious as much. I was pretty suspicious. Especially when you start to have celebrity around you, you don’t know if people really like you or if they’ve got stars in their eyes or whatever. I’m much more trusting. I feel a lot more permanent especially with the time away and coming back.” (Maxwell on Music, Love and His Hair, Associated Press, 2009)
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“MUSZE is inspiration. MUSZE is God. MUSZE gets all the credit, MUSZE is YOU.” (BET Web Chat, 1999)
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“Possibilities are unlimited, and the ultimate theme is the truth. Love yourself and respect what’s different from you. I think we are living in a very interesting world.” (BMR The Internet Interview Tokyo Japan, 2001)
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“My philosophy is that all things happen for the ultimate good of you. What you make of the situation is what the situation is, ultimately.” (A Reluctant Star on the Rise, Miss Funky Flyy Interview, 1996)
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“It’s an honor people would connect you to such an intimate experience. But I never thought I would grow up to be the guy people would put on to get their groove on!” (Catching Up With…Maxwell, People Magazine, 2009)
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Maxwell said several times he loves Femi and he loves Fela. (2 well respected African singers) He also said that he loves all those African singers. Then he went on to say that the intersection between Africa and America is so unique. Maxwell’s acknowledgment of the intersection of Africa and America proves that he has an inquisitive mind that has probably studied the history of Africans throughout the Diaspora. He definitely has an appreciation of history especially African history. (TRACE TV Interview, 2009)
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Graphic Image – Copyright © 2010 The Latest Maxwell News/Greencaty Images. Special thank you to Jennifer, Tameesha and Sanjay for helping to compiling the list. Several interviews can be found here. Previous Posts: 10 Times the Love: Tune Us In | 10 Times the Love: Lyrically Speaking
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Ganine February 11th, 2010 at 12:38 pm
It’s a good thing to hear what a person in the entertainment industry has to say about life, love….everything. I want to really know the entertainers I like as real people….NOT idols. Maxwell I see you as someone I can relate to on many different levels. You have confirmed that through some of what you said here. Thanks for keeping it real..Much Love and Kisses
NiN