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27 quotes by Ryan Tedder

Ryan Benjamin Tedder (born June 26, 1979) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. He is best known as the frontman of the pop rock band OneRepublic, though he has an independent career as a songwriter and producer for various artists such as Madonna, U2, Adele, Beyoncé, Birdy, Maroon 5, Demi Lovato, Ellie Goulding, B.o.B, Ariana Grande, Kelly Clarkson, K'naan, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Lopez, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis, Gavin DeGraw,...
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I wish people would spend their money on hybrid cars.

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I think the true test of a pop song, for me, and I've talked to a lot of other writers about this, is you take your demo, you pop it in your car... →

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When you're around enormously successful people you realise their success isn't an accident - it's about work.

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Crowds respond to anthemic choruses.

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Honest always sells. Always has, always will.

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Writing songs is about trying to connect with people on a deeper spiritual level - but I'm not a fan of contemporary Christian music.

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I'm actually introverted and shy.

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I'm not interested in fad songs.

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The cool thing about writing music, writing anything, is that once you publish it, it's there forever.

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I'm not interested in corporate magic or fame.

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The Beatles are the most credible band in the history of music.

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Melody is the single most important thing to any song, period. I don't care what anybody says, it trumps everything. Not because that's my... →

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If you're talking to an architect, he can look at a blank piece of paper, and once the initial design is there, the formula kicks in. Each room... →

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