He never contributed a damn thing to music. (on Elvis Presley)

The things Elvis has done during his career and the things he has contributed and created are really something very important to the music business.

Everyone knows I'm just a big, good-natured slob.

If I made a mistake in singing a song or in the script, I could have some fun with it, then retain any of the fun that sounded amusing.

I'm proud to acknowledge my debt to the 'Reverend Satchelmouth' ... He is the beginning and the end of music in America

[Louis Armstrong] was the only musician who ever lived, who can't be replaced by someone.

Once or twice I`ve been described as a light comedian. I consider this the most accurate description of my abilities I`ve ever seen.