We enjoyed the fact that we were called to the folk festivals and we got to know Joan Baez, Dylan. We were singing strictly gospel, but then after we started hearing songs that they would sing, we saw that those songs were very fitting for us because they were singing the truth, and truth is gospel.
Mavis StaplesIf I wasn't my age, I would turn a flip. I would do some cartwheels. That's how I feel.
Mavis StaplesThe Devil is a liar. He cannot win. And that's all we're seeing is a bunch of devils [Donald Trump]. So we have to pray and just look out for one another. Keep your chest out, stick your head up and walk tall.
Mavis StaplesI'm old enough to be Obama's grandmom. But I still like seeing good-looking things. Nothing wrong with that.
Mavis StaplesI was not fortunate enough to run into Obama. We were at the same church per se, but I would never be there when he was there.
Mavis StaplesWe enjoyed the fact that we were called to the folk festivals and we got to know Joan Baez, Dylan. We were singing strictly gospel, but then after we started hearing songs that they would sing, we saw that those songs were very fitting for us because they were singing the truth, and truth is gospel.
Mavis Staples