People, whether they know it or not, like their blues singers miserable. They like their blues singers to die afterwards.

Don't go looking for Mr. Right. Look for Mr. Right Now.

You can feel all things at once, so why not wear all things at once?

Being an intellectual creates a lot of questions and no answers. You can fill your life up with ideas and still go home lonely. All you really have that really matters are feelings. That's what music is to me.” – Janis Joplin

I'm tired of all these hippie jack-offs

I talk to the audience, look into their eyes. I need them and they need me.

You better not compromise yourself, it's all you've got.