Lionel Richie has claimed that his celebrity status makes it difficult for him to meet women.

The soul singer revealed that he cannot take chat-up lines seriously because they remind him of his hit records.

"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!" he explained. "I'm not sure, where is the beginning of the relationship? Everything sounds like a catchword to the other catchword."

Richie, who is divorced from his second wife Diane, confirmed that he has no plans to marry again - because he cannot handle the responsibility.

"I'm happy where I am. I don't have to worry about anyone else any more," he said. "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."