Man, you don't know how I felt that afternoon when I heard that VOICE and it was my own VOICE.

I got that first record out, it came out in '47... Then my name began to ring around. I began to take over. From that point, I tell you, Chicago was in my hand, all the more time that those guys had to listen to me.

People should hear the pure blues - the #‎ blues we used to have when we had no money.

If I had a million dollars, I just wouldn't just completely set back. I'd have to get out there and show my face to all these good people who like me, I have to get out there and show my face. The only thing that would set me back if I get sick or something or pass away, that's all you can do about that you know. But as long as I got my health goin' pretty good, I'll show up around here.

The thing about San Francisco is that it has this kind of magical quality.

I got your strand of hair, I kiss it day and night.

Man, you don't know how I felt that afternoon when I heard that VOICE and it was my own VOICE.