I suppose I've always done my share of crying, especially when there's no other way to contain my feelings. I know that men ain't supposed to cry, but I think that's wrong. Crying's always been a way for me to get things out which are buried deep, deep down. When I sing, I often cry. Crying is feeling, and feeling is being human. Oh yes, I cry.

The fact of the matter is, you don't give up what's natural. Anything I've fantasized about, I've done.

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

Ray Charles Quotes