Lionel Richie's nightmare dates

31 December 2007 - Lionel Richie finds dating difficult.

The legendary singer, who is divorced from his second wife Diane, finds it impossible to find love because so many of his hit records sound like chat-up lines.

He moaned: "It's hard to meet women because the first thing they say is, 'Oh my God you're Lionel Richie.' But even if they just say 'Hello', well I wrote that one too! I'm not sure, where is the beginning of the relationship? Everything sounds like a catchword to the other catchword."

Lionel, the adopted father of 'The Simple Life' star Nicole Richie, has previously vowed never to wed again because marriage comes with too many responsibilities.

He explained: "I'm happy where I am. I don't have to worry about anyone else any more. When you are married you have responsibilities. One track on my latest album is called 'Up All Night' - you hear me?

"It's difficult for me to do the dating thing. I would hate all the 'kiss and tells'. I like the idea of not being attached."

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