What I try to do probably doesn't come out. What I've worked out what I do - I might not be right - is to do something very personal, and then suddenly I look at it, up in the air. I blow it up and look at it and then I come down again - a better man.

Here's hoping all the days ahead, won't be as bitter as the one's behind you. Be an optimist instead, and somehow happiness will find you.

Our repertoire consisted of rhythm and blues, sort of country rhythm and blues, Sonny Terry things.

The only time I feel at ease is swinging up and down in a coconut tree.

Hey, is that you Elvis? I wanna speak to the Colonel. Jump to it, you mother.

What I try to do probably doesn't come out. What I've worked out what I do - I might not be right - is to do something very personal, and then suddenly I look at it, up in the air. I blow it up and look at it and then I come down again - a better man.

No one can penetrate me. They only see what's in their own fancy, always.