I am an American citizen and feel I am entitled to the same rights as any other citizen.

I'm not playing for other musicians. We're trying to reach the guy who works all day and wants to spend a buck at night. We'll keep him happy.

The only sport I'm not interested in is horse racing. That's because I don't know the horses personally.

Critics don't buy records. They get 'em free.

I can't bear to see myself even in movies. The feeling is complex. I can't stand the sight of myself.

If you ever plan to motor west, travel my way, take the highway that is best. Get your kicks, on Route Sixty-six.

I ... started out to become a jazz pianist; in the meantime I started singing and I sang the way I felt and that's just the way it came out.