Learning to read music in braille and play by ear helped me develop a damn good memory. — Ray Charles
Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor. — Ray Charles
The fact of the matter is, you don’t give up what’s natural. Anything I’ve fantasized about, I’ve done. — Ray Charles
There are many spokes on the wheel of life. First, we’re here to explore new possibilities. — Ray Charles
What is a soul? it’s like electricity – we don’t really know what it is, but it’s a force that can light a room. — Ray Charles