Nobody loves me but my mother, And she could be jivin’ too.
B. B. KINGLadies, friends, and music – without those three, I wouldn’t wanna be here.
More B. B. King Quotes
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I never use that word, retire.
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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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I don’t think anybody steals anything; all of us borrow.
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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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I don’t think it’s meant for man to know everything at once.
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I was glad to see other blues guitarists like Albert King have crossover successes like me. We played in the same places like the Whisky and the Filmore. When Albert made his guitar cry, he could cut you so deep!
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Growing up, I was taught that a man has to defend his family. When the wolf is trying to get in, you gotta stand in the doorway.
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Water from the white fountain didn’t taste any better than from the black fountain.
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There are so many sounds I still want to make, so many things I haven’t yet done.
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A guitar is like an old friend that is there with me.
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The blues are three L’s – living , loving and hopefully, laughing.
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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 gave you seven children, but now you want to give them back.
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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 do it because I still get a kick out of it. I still love performing. It keeps me young.
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