Count Basie isn't just a man, or even just a band. He's a way of life.
I found out along the way that they like you a little imperfect.
It's ill-becoming for an old broad to sing about how bad she wants it. But occasionally we do.
I'm still learning, you know. At 80, I feel there is a lot I don't know.
In my early days I was a sepia Hedy Lamarr. Now I'm black and a woman, singing my own way.
Nobody black or white who really believes in democracy can stand aside now; everybody's got to stand up and be counted.