I'll keep singing 'till I die.

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

There's no labor a man can do that's undignified-if he does it right.

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.

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

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

I'll be home for Christmas. You can count on me.