No one can take it away from you.

We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you're doing so.

I call myself a blues singer, but you ain't never heard me call myself a blues guitar man.

I don't try to just be a blues singer - I try to be an entertainer. That has kept me going.

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

Notes are expensive... spend them wisely

I can't think of anyone I've mistreated. I've always thought that I am my brother's keeper. And I believe there's a 'great spirit' that takes care of all of us.