They thought I was a success as soon as I started paying the bills.
It is easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing, that's the Lord's test.
Anybody singing the blues is in a deep pit yelling for help.
One thing about playing the real jazz is that you can't count it.
You're blessed if you have the strength to work.
Blues are the songs of despair, but gospel songs are the songs of hope.