When I was young, I just sat down and started playing Chopsticks at the piano. I got so far and then lost interest. Eventually, I regained it and started writing songs. — Otis Blackwell Copy Share Image
I got behind that pencil and nothing happened for many years, but since they put me in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, I've turned… — Otis Blackwell Copy Share Image
I used to be with a publishing house called Roosevelt Music. A gentleman there told me he had seen Peggy Lee perform Fever in… — Otis Blackwell Copy Share Image
I always figured it was best if I write my songs, take them to my publisher and just lay back. There used to be… — Otis Blackwell Copy Share Image
I'd hate to be a songwriter starting a career today...Al Stanton walked in one day and said, 'Otis, I've got an idea. Why don't… — Otis Blackwell Copy Share Image
There have been many times when I've been asked to appear and I'd say to myself, what am I going to talk about? Early… — Otis Blackwell Copy Share Image
I used to go down every year for the remembrance of Elvis' birthday. Memphis State College invited me to sit in the auditorium and… — Otis Blackwell Copy Share Image
When I started writing it was kind of hard getting people to do my stuff. They' say they couldn't do my style. — Otis Blackwell Copy Share Image
I like this town, it's really great. They've put me in The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. This town is about music. It's about… — Otis Blackwell Copy Share Image
When I was young, I just sat down and started playing Chopsticks at the piano. I got so far and then lost interest. Eventually,… — Otis Blackwell Copy Share Image
