Cornerstones Quote by Ray Charles

“I never said I was a genius. I never said I was a cornerstone. I've never said I'm a legend in my own time. You never heard me say nothing like that.” quote by Ray Charles — Download Open image

“I never said I was a genius. I never said I was a cornerstone. I've never said I'm a legend in my own time. You never heard me say nothing like that.”

Ray Charles

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I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

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If you can play the blues, you can do anything.

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