I really feel that if you're gonna be good, you gotta practice... Practice whatever the hell you do.
Interpretation
Success requires consistent practice and dedication.
In this quote, Ray Charles emphasizes the importance of practice in achieving excellence in any endeavor. He suggests that to be truly good at something, one must commit to a routine of diligent practice, regardless of the activity, highlighting that mastery comes through effort and perseverance.
In practice
In a motivational speech about achieving personal goals.
I suppose I've always done my share of crying, especially when there's no other way to contain my feelings. I know that men ain't supposed to cry, but I think that's wrong. Crying's always been a way for me to get things out which are buried deep, deep down. When I sing, I often cry. Crying is feeling, and feeling is being human. Oh yes, I cry.
I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.
To me, music is entertainment - what else can it be? In fact, it's the only language I know of that's universal.
Just because you can't see anything , doesn't mean you should shut your eyes.
Any artist, when he goes in to record, should have the feeling that any song he records can be a hit. This may sound egotistical, but it makes sense.
When I started to sing like myself - as opposed to imitating Nat Cole, which I had done for a while - when I started singing like Ray Charles, it had this spiritual and churchy, this religious or gospel sound. It had this holiness and preachy tone to it. It was very controversial. I got a lot of criticism for it.
Oh, it's delightful to have ambitions. I'm so glad I have such a lot. And there never seems to be any end to them-- that's the best of it. Just as soon as you attain to one ambition you see another one glittering higher up still. It does make life so interesting.
Your personal power is not something that is going to reveal itself at some later date. Your power is a result of your decision to reveal it. You are powerful in whatever moment you choose to be.
We got a chance to represent Black country artists for younger Black kids who want to do country but don't feel anyone out there looks like them.
There will be sleeping enough in the grave.
I never use that word, retire.
You either commit yourself as a professional racing driver that's designed to win races or you come second or you come third or fifth and am not design to come third, fourth or fifth, Iο»Ώ race to win.
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