“Particularly with the blues, it's not just about bad times. It's about...” — Taj Mahal Quote

“Particularly with the blues, it's not just about bad times. It's about the healing spirit.”

“As a kid, I always felt connected to Africa; it was something I was very proud of.”

“If what you're talking about is seeing someone perform, then I'll have to say that in the rhythm-and-blues side of things, seein' Otis Redding live was it, you know?”

“A relationship is work, and it changes. And you go with the changes. It's more good times than bad times, but it's not always good. You have to overcome those issues and move on.”

“If you are the person who gets the lion's share of attention in good times, guess what: you get the lion's share of attention in bad times.”

“I feel like the bad times have fired me up: you have to turn negativity into positivity.”