There's still injustice happening in my world. I sing my songs at concerts and I'm so grateful that the people are ready to hear them.

- Mavis Staples

My purpose: to lift your spirit and to motivate you.

- Mavis Staples

I have fun just about everywhere I go.

- Mavis Staples

I'm old enough to be Obama's grandmom. But I still like seeing good-looking things. Nothing wrong with that.

- Mavis Staples

We enjoyed the fact that we were called to the folk festivals and we got to know Joan Baez, Dylan. We were singing strictly gospel, but then after we…

- Mavis Staples

Music is such a joy, just an absolute joy.

- Mavis Staples

I have to pinch myself sometimes. It's unbelievable, but it's not. Because I know that this would not be happening if it hadn't been for Dr. Martin L…

- Mavis Staples

My uncle was 16, in junior high, and he heard me singing and snatched me off the stage. I thought he was happy and was going to pat me on the head an…

- Mavis Staples

I won't wear rings and jewelry on the stage because I don't want you looking at my hands. I want you hearing what I'm saying.

- Mavis Staples