B. B. King Quotes

I developed in my head that I'm never any better than my last concert or the last time I played, so it's like an audition each time. You get nervous just before going onstage. I still have that, but I think it's more like concern. You're concerned about the people - like meeting your in-laws for the first time.

B. B. King

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: musician
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: September 16, 1925 - May 14, 2015

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I think that it's not as crazily different, my job, from anyone else's, as people let themselves believe. I think people get wrapped up in their own idea of what it is, but it's really not that.

Jennifer Garner

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I hate wearin' sunglasses, to be honest with you. You don't need sunglasses in Ireland.

Tristan MacManus

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With other people, you're always swapping music. Somebody is always listening to something you've never heard. It's a great way to hear all sorts of new things.

Tracy Chapman

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When your culture comes from watching TV every day, you're bombarded with images of things that seem cool, places that seem interesting, people who have jobs and careers and opportunities. None of that happened where I was. You're almost taught to realize it's not for you.

Trent Reznor

CultureDayPeopleCoolInteresting

When you are on the field, you know exactly what is happening out there. You are in charge. You have to make the right choices. No one can decide for you.

Mohammad Azharuddin

ChoicesYouKnowRightOutDecide

Freedom of speech is a human right and the foundation upon which democracy is built. Any restriction of freedom of speech is a restriction upon democracy.

Deeyah Khan

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I'm obsessed with lip stuff. I have to have stuff on my lips at all times.

Constance Zimmer

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When you're young, try to be realistic; as you get older, become idealistic. You'll live longer.

Anthony J. D'Angelo

LiveYouYoungBecomeTryRealistic

I think the years on 'The Donna Reed Show,' the years from 14 to 19, were so incredibly important. Donna Reed was simply an extraordinary woman, a woman of great strength, kindness, integrity and compassion. I am not trying to make her sound like a saint, but she had the most profound influence on me. I carry her with me today.

Shelley Fabares

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In the wake of the 2008 recession, Congress and the Obama Administration rightly focused financial regulation on protecting the nation's financial system from itself.

Seth Moulton

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When you have a baby, when you feel his love, you feel so at peace with the world. You just want to share the good news and share how happy you feel.

Shakira

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Louisiana is a special place in my family's history, and we are committed as a family to never forget the city and the people of Baton Rouge.

Tina Knowles

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