When Lester plays, he almost seems to be singing; one can almost hear the words.
BILLIE HOLIDAYIn this country, don’t forget, a habit is no damn private hell. There’s no solitary confinement outside of jail. A habit is hell for those you love. And in this country it’s the worst kind of hell for those who love you.
More Billie Holiday Quotes
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God bless the child that’s got his own.
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In this country, don’t forget, a habit is no damn private hell. There’s no solitary confinement outside of jail. A habit is hell for those you love. And in this country it’s the worst kind of hell for those who love you.
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New Orleans is the only city in the world you go in to buy a pair of nylon stockings they want to know your head size.
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I can’t stand to sing the same song the same way two nights in succession, let alone two years or ten years.
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I can only sing songs my way. I don’t know any other way.
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Them that’s got shall get, Them that’s not shall lose. So the Bible says, And it still is news. Mama may have, Papa may have, But God bless the child that’s got his own.
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You’ve got to have something to eat and a little love in your life before you can hold still for any damn body’s sermon on how to behave.
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I’m always making a comeback but nobody ever tells me where I’ve been.
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I’ve been told that nobody sings the word ‘hunger’ like I do.
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I never sing a song the same way twice.
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Don’t be in such a hurry.
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There’s no damn business like show business – you have to smile to keep from throwing up.
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People don’t understand the kind of fight it takes to record what you want to record the way you want to record it.
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One day a whole damn song fell into place in my head.
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God has blessed you when he lets you believe in somebody.
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