Approach Quote by Ray Charles

“What makes my approach special is that I do different things. I do jazz, blues, country music and so forth. I do them all, like a good utility man.”

Ray Charles

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You never can overwhelm an instrument. You will never get out all that's in an instrument. An instrument will bring you to your limits.

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

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I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't been able to hear.

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

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Dreams, if they're any good, are always a little bit crazy.

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Music to me is just like breathing. I have to have it. It's part of me.

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