The fact of the matter is, you don't give up what's natural. Anything I've fantasized about, I've done.

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

Now Listen You know I work so hard, all day long Everything I try to do, Seem to always turn out wrong That's why I wanna stop by on my way home and say Let's go get stoned

I sing what I sing true. Each night I sing it the way I feel that night.

Sighted people, you gotta deal with them.

Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together. You got some sugar and I don't; I borrow some of yours. Next month you might not have any flour; well, I'll give you some of mine.

Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor.