Now that I am much older, I have had a number of sax players tell me I was responsible for them playing sax. Some of them I have admired over the yea…

- Clarence Clemons

In the mental calmness of a spiritual life, I have found that the answers to the whys in our lives are able to come to you. In my music I find the sa…

- Clarence Clemons

Being involved in the well-being and advancement of one's own community is a most natural thing to do.

- Clarence Clemons

I do read music, but I prefer playing from the heart.

- Clarence Clemons

I take my job as a rock and roll sax player very seriously. To do it the way that I must do it, I must be in good condition. The better shape you're …

- Clarence Clemons

I wanted an electric train for Christmas but I got the saxophone instead.

- Clarence Clemons

I have no agenda - just to be loved. Somebody said to me, 'Whenever somebody says your name, a smile comes to their face.' That's a great accolade. I…

- Clarence Clemons

Tears may come and go, But there's one thing I know. All my life you're a friend of mine. You can depend on me. I'll be fine... 'Cause you're a …

- Clarence Clemons

The word spiritual, not the word religious, is the key.

- Clarence Clemons