Of the five most important things in life, health is first, education or knowledge is second, and wealth is third. I forget the other two.

I wanted to play blues. But I wasn't blue enough. I wasn't like Muddy Waters, people who really had it hard. In our house, we had food on the table. We were doing well compared to many. So I concentrated on this fun and frolic, these novelties.

Rock 'n' roll accepted me and paid me, even though I loved the big bands... I went that way because I wanted a home of my own. I had a family. I had to raise them. Let's don't leave out the economics. No way.

I'm thankful for performing as long as I am allowed.

It's amazing how much you can learn if your intentions are truly earnest.

It's amazing how much you can learn if your intentions are truly earnest.