Finally, my manager negotiated a deal where I got to produce my own records.

One night of love don't make up for six nights alone. But I'd rather have one than none Lord, cause I'm flesh and bone.

I sat at a bar having a beer trying to hold down the stool.

I'm just a man, no more or no less. Bad as the worst, good as the best.

Now, I don't know how they judge all that, but if anybody in the world deserves to be in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Ritchie Valens does.

I never have any problem getting enthusiastic with a good song and a good band.

There's always one more way to do things and that's your way, and you have a right to try it at least once.