I think I'm the most positive guy still going in my generation, and I'm out there to prove that.

The blues is the foundation, and it's got to carry the top. The other part of the scene, the rock 'n' roll and the jazz, are the walls of the blues.

I look in music magazines now and see things on Luther Allison, and my name's getting out there more, thanks to all the good people at Alligator Records and at my management company.

In the blues, it just takes so long for us to get recognized.

Leave your ego, play the music, love the people.

I have as much input to the blues; I just never got the chance, the opportunity or maybe the respect.

Before I left, I opened a lot of doors for a lot of people to play the blues.

I've been waiting for that bright sunshine to show up and shine in my back door someday.

But my big thing was always the blues.

When I got to Chicago I had to find my way.

In the States, it takes you a lifetime just to get from Chicago's South Side to the West Side.

I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles but today it means getting along with people.

Some are kissing mothers and some are scolding mothers, but it is love just the same, and most mothers kiss and scold together.

Well one thing's for sure.. all you really need is love.

The enemy takes what isn't his. Jesus gives from what is His. Which are you more like?

Germany is determined to provide substantial help. So are the Netherlands and other states. But a day will come when we have to count on our own resources.

Your life is supposed to feel good to you.

I'm grateful for believing in a religion that can naturally adapt to changing times yet uphold timeless values and principles.

You will cast away your cards and dice when you find the sweetness of youthful learning.

I don't need all that much - I just need to know who my characters are and what kind of jam they're going to get into, and I'll write myself out of their jam.

Directing is a constant test of your communicative powers. You're constantly trying to explain people your vision of what you want and steer these tiny little details into a cohesive thing.