I never use that word, retire.

When I was young, I didn't play like I do today. So these kids are starting at the height that I've reached. Think what they might do over time.

I can't afford no liquor, all I can buy is beer and wine.

You never miss what you've never had. I never had any other life. I didn't know any other life.

I was born on a plantation, and things weren't so good. We didn't have any money. I never thought of the word 'poor' till I got to be a man, but when you live in a house that you can always peek out of and see what kind of day it is, you're not doing so well. And your restroom is not inside the house.

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

Being a blues singer is like being black two times.