"A lot of people think that 'What a Wonderful World' is a sad song. I don't think so. I think it's a happy song."

"My life has been my music, my life has been my people. And my people is music."

"I never hurt a soul, I never stole a dime, I never lied to a woman. That's my life."

"I never tried to prove nothing, just wanted to give a good show. My life has been my music, my life has been my people. And my people is music."

"If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn."