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I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great. - Ray Char

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great. – Ray Charles

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I did it to myself. It wasnt society… it wasnt a pusher, it wasnt being blind or being black or being poor. It was all my doing. – Ray Charles

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Society
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Ray Charles
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Musics been around a long time, and theres going to be music long after Ray Charles is dead. I just want to make my mark, leave something musically good behind. If its a big record, thats the frosting on the cake, but musics the main meal. – Ray Charles

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Ray Charles
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My music had roots which Id dug up from my own childhood, musical roots buried in the darkest soil. – Ray Charles

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I mean hes a very famous director… theyre not going to put their… and hes very tough, he doesnt like interference at all, so he kept them at bay. – Ronald Harwood

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You know, one of the biggest thrills I have is when famous people recognize me from Taxi. – Marilu Henner

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Kids will keep it real. If Ive ever had in my life a great anchor, its them. They get in your head, dont get too famous. If you think youre really famous and think youre really hip, go hang out with your kids for an afternoon. Thats about as earthbound as its going to get. – Lionel Richie

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Becoming famous and selling a lot of records doesnt change a thing. – Macy Gray

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