The time I spent thinking about how I was better than somebody else or worrying about somebody else's attitude was time I could put to better use.

Baseball got into my blood early and I worked harder at it than anything.

I always wanted to grow up fast. I longed for more than the Mississippi Delta could give.

For most entertainers, there is a single experience, one defining moment, when confidence replaces the self-doubt that most of us wrestle with.

Fans are what make a performer and I've always taken them seriously.

People pay attention to lyrics, and the race matter was delicate.

Redd Foxx was the same gruff old codger you saw on television.