I’ve been married twice. Most women would rather not be married to a traveling blues singer.
B. B. KINGLadies, friends, and music – without those three, I wouldn’t wanna be here.
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We are here because there are things that need our help. Like the planet. Like each other. Like animals. The world is like a garden, and we are its protectors.
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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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I guess you can look at me, and tell I’m the old man. My name is BB King.
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You never miss what you’ve never had. I never had any other life. I didn’t know any other life.
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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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A lot of people believe what other people say.
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Elvis, he was unique. And he loved the blues, it was a pity he didn’t do more.
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Water from the white fountain didn’t taste any better than from the black fountain.
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When I was young, I didn’t play like I do today. So these kids are starting at the height that I’ve reached. Think what they might do over time.
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I’ve always liked ladies all my life. I guess it started with my mom. So every time I saw a pretty lady, I thought, she’s pretty.
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I don’t like anybody to be angry with me. I’d rather have friends.
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I do it because I still get a kick out of it. I still love performing. It keeps me young.
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When I sing, I play in my mind; the minute I stop singing orally, I start to sing by playing Lucille.
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It seems like I always had to work harder than other people. Those nights when everybody else is asleep, and you sit in your room trying to play scales.
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If you want to be a good blues singer, people are going to be down on you, so dress like you’re going to the bank to borrow money.
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