Mavis Staples quotes

My purpose: to lift your spirit and to motivate you. (Mavis Staples)
I won't wear rings and jewelry on the stage because I don't want you looking at my hands. I want you hearing what I'm saying. View quote
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Music is such a joy, just an absolute joy. View quote
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The kids today have these fresh faces. It's like they're on pins and needles, waiting to see what I'm going to do. They've never seen me. In the 1960s, those were hippies. They were wired up already. The kids today know me because I've worked with Jeff Tweedy and other young producers. View quote
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If you don't get out among the people, how are you going to know what they need to hear about? View quote
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I'm singing these songs to inspire you, to keep you going, to lift you up and give you a reason to get up in the morning. View quote
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I feel so good singing songs that I sang with my father. View quote
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I have fun just about everywhere I go. View quote
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I never sang for a Grammy, for money, for fame. That's my whole purpose for singing: for people, for the fans. View quote
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Whenever somebody tells me they want me to stop singing, I'm gone. View quote
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Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples - Image
Photo: Montclair Film, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Musician
Born: July 10, 1939
Quotes count: 10