The people wanted to believe that the Negroes couldn't learn to read music but had a natural talent for it. So we never played with no music. I'd get all the latest Broadway music from the publisher, and we'd learn… — Eubie Blake Copy Share Image
All the high-tone, big-time folks would say, 'Isn't it wonderful how these untrained, primitive musicians can pick up all the latest songs instantly without being able to read music? — Eubie Blake Copy Share Image
If I'd known I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself. — Eubie Blake Copy Share Image
Be grateful for luck. Pay the thunder no mind - listen to the birds. And don't hate nobody. — Eubie Blake Copy Share Image
“Be grateful for luck. Don't pay attention to the thunder - listen to the birds. And don't hate nobody".” — Eubie Blake Copy Share Image
The people wanted to believe that the Negroes couldn't learn to read music but had a natural talent for it. So we never played… — Eubie Blake Copy Share Image
I don't have any bad habbits. They might be bad habits for other people, but they're all right for me. — Eubie Blake Copy Share Image
Never trust anyone who wants what you've got. Friend or no, envy is an overwhelming emotion. — Eubie Blake Copy Share Image
I wouldn't bet on a horse unless he came up to my house and told me to himself. — Eubie Blake Copy Share Image
All the high-tone, big-time folks would say, 'Isn't it wonderful how these untrained, primitive musicians can pick up all the latest songs instantly without… — Eubie Blake Copy Share Image
