Quotes from Eubie Blake

If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself.

Never trust anyone who wants what you've got. Friend or no, envy is an overwhelming emotion.

All the high-tone, big-time folks would say, 'Isn't it wonderful how these untrained, primitive musicians can pick up all the latest songs instantly without being able to read music?

I don't have any bad habbits. They might be bad habits for other people, but they're all right for me.

If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself.

Be grateful for luck. Pay the thunder no mind - listen to the birds. And don't hate nobody.

Be grateful for luck.