The fact that I'm still standing here, that I haven't given ... - B.B. King

"The fact that I'm still standing here, that I haven't given up—that means a lot to people."

B.B. King Perseverance

Blues Guitarist Singer American 1925–2015

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"The Blues is a natural fact, it's something that a man who works all day long for eleven dollars a week just naturally falls into."

"I've always been lucky to work with good people."

"My future is right now."

"Playing the blues is like having to be re-incarnated."

"Perseverance is the key to success."

"Don't give up on what you believe in."

"I've been through worse."

"You learn to live with the pain."