I had 12 years of classical music as a child, playing piano competitions as a teenager, playing in blues bands and rock 'n' roll bands, country and jazz bands. I played in about any situation.

You can walk out on me tonight, if you think that it ain't feeling right, but darling, there's no getting over me.

This business is always changing. If you're going to be a leader, you've got to take chances.

The last time I saw Elvis was when I played my second New Years Eve show for him in 1970.

I learned when I started to study piano that I could play by ear. I could hear a song on the radio a couple of times and hear the song and the lyrics and sing it for you after a couple of plays.

They say love will find a way. I know determination will.

I don't see here on this side; but I will see on the other side. I know I'll get to see. I know I'll get to walk those golden streets and I'll get to see Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego; and I'll get to see the Lord. Oh yes I will.