I look at an audience kind of like meeting my in-laws for the first time. You want to be yourself, but you still want to be somebody that they like. When I go on the stage each night, I try my best to outguess my audience.
B. B. KINGI don’t think anybody steals anything; all of us borrow.
More B. B. King Quotes
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I never use that word, retire.
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I guess you can look at me, and tell I’m the old man. My name is BB King.
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I can’t think of anyone I’ve mistreated. I’ve always thought that I am my brother’s keeper. And I believe there’s a ‘great spirit’ that takes care of all of us.
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I wanted to connect my guitar to human emotions.
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I’ve been married twice. Most women would rather not be married to a traveling blues singer.
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Playing guitar is like telling the truth.
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You only live but once, and when your died your done, so let the good times roll.
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When you don’t have much money, you worry that they’ll just put you in the ground someplace and your loved ones won’t know where you are.
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We all have idols. Play like anyone you care about but try to be yourself while you’re doing so.
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I’m no good with chords. I’m horrible with chords.
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Many people leave the country to see beautiful places. I just look out the window and see some of the most gorgeous scenery ever, right here in the USA.
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Kenny Burrell is overall the greatest guitarist in the world and he’s my favorite.
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It’s going to be years and years before most people realize how greatly he contributed to American music.
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I can’t afford no liquor, all I can buy is beer and wine.
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When I do eventually drop, I pray to God that it will happen in one of three ways. Firstly, on stage or leaving the stage, then secondly in my sleep. And the third way? You’ll have to figure that out for yourself!
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