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Lionel Richie's new memoir, Truly , is out now

He appeared on Today with Jenna & Friends to discuss this book

The musician recalled struggling to eat alone at the beginning of his career

Have you ever shared a meal with Lionel Richie ?

In the early years of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member's career, he topped the charts with classic hits from "Endless Love" to "All Night Long (All Night)." He also struggled with spending time alone and would often find a fan to accompany him to meals.

Richie, 76, opened up about the memory in an interview on Today with Jenna & Friends to promote his new memoir, Truly .

"For the first five years, if we had breakfast, lunch or dinner, I would go downstairs in the restaurant of whatever location and find a fan and go, ‘Let

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