Quotes by Kenny Rogers

That’s what I always wanted to know. Why would some fella be willing to do something generous for a kid he doesn’t even know?” Rodney asked. “Have to say I’m surprised, Mr. Burton. Of all the people on the face of the earth,” he said, his voice softening, “I figured if anyone knew the answer to that one, it’d be you.

You know, I think the greatest gift in the world is a good employee, you know, or people who can do your work for you and do it well the way youd like to have it done. And Ive always been able to surround myself with really good people.

There has to be chemistry in a duet, but if you go beyond the point of friendship and attraction, you lose something.

My mom loved to sing - and Ill go on record and say she was the worst singer ever. Id get up and move away from her!

There is a trade off - as you grow older you gain wisdom but you lose spontaneity.