Alberta Hunter

Until they put that sand and dirt in my face I will not sit in church all day.

None of them going to treat me bad, honey, I'm too strict for that.

The musicians that didn't know music could play the best blues. I know that I don't want no musicians who know all about music playin' for me.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

It's easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you're a winner, when you're number one. What you got to have is faith and discipline when you're not a winner.

I have always had confidence in my own ability.