Quotes from Nile Rodgers

When I go on vacation, I take very few clothes and a whole lot of books. It's the most soothing thing in the world. Reading 'Moby-Dick' is like being in a time machine. I almost feel as excited as the first time I read it and I always find something new.

If I could live in one city and do every single thing I do there, I would choose Venice. You can't turn your head without seeing something amazing.

I don't believe in the philosophy of stumbling across hit records.

I grew as close to Madonna as I've ever been to a woman without being romantically involved.

I am very rich because of 'Chic' - artistically as well as spiritually. It's been an amazing life.

Trust me, the only real way to understand 'Chic' is in highfalutin terms. Our chord progressions were based on European modal melodies. I made those early 'Chic' records to impress my jazz friends.

Nobody under the sun was like Madonna. She was positive and clear and wholly dedicated to achieving everything that she's achieved.