Quote by Ray Charles
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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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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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 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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People should recognize who you are and how you can act rather then how famous you are. – Mae Whitman

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The only reason I became the singer in the band is because I sang the best. It wasnt out of some desire to be a star or be a famous singer. Its not like I love interviews. – Adam Levine

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I dont feel famous. – Uma Thurman

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