Water from the white fountain didn't taste any better than from the black fountain.

A guitar is like an old friend that is there with me.

Playing the guitar is like telling the truth - you never have to worry about repeating the same [lie] if you told the truth. You don't have to pretend, or cover up. If someone asks you again, you don't have to think about it or worry about it because there it is. It's you.

I was glad to see other blues guitarists like Albert King have crossover successes like me. We played in the same places like the Whisky and the Filmore. When Albert made his guitar cry, he could cut you so deep!

Many people leave the country to see beautiful places. I just look out the window and see some of the most gorgeous scenery ever, right here in the USA.

I gave you seven children, but now you want to give them back.

When I sing, I play in my mind; the minute I stop singing orally, I start to sing by playing Lucille.