A contract is an ask game, and if it asks for an hour, and I submit to an hour, then it's an hour. When I look at a contract, I look at the obligation - where, when, how long, the compensation. If I agree to it, that's the way it is. I have an obligation. They have an obligation. Chuck Berry agreeaskcompensation share on social
It's amazing how much you can learn if your intentions are truly earnest. Chuck Berry amazeearnestintention Change image and share on social
My music is simple stuff. Anybody can sit down, look at a set of symbols and produce sounds the music represents. Chuck Berry musicproducerepresent Change image and share on social
Of the five most important things in life, health is first, education or knowledge is second, and wealth is third. I forget the other two. Chuck Berry educationforgethealth Change image and share on social
Praise doesn't mean anything to me. I don't judge myself. Chuck Berry judgepraise Change image and share on social
If the people in the audience are talking, you're being ignored. If the people are gazing at you, you've got something they want to hear. Chuck Berry audiencegazehave Change image and share on social
A song is a song. But there are some songs, ah, some songs are the greatest. The Beatles song 'Yesterday.' Listen to the lyrics. Chuck Berry beatlesgreatlisten Change image and share on social
Rock 'n' roll accepted me and paid me, even though I loved the big bands... I went that way because I wanted a home of my own. I had a family. I had to raise them. Let's don't leave out the economics. No way. Chuck Berry acceptbandbig share on social
You don't just go to the studio and say, 'I'm going to write a hit.' It becomes a hit when people like your compositions. Chuck Berry compositionhitpeople Change image and share on social
The Big Band Era is my era. People say, 'Where did you get your style from?' I did the Big Band Era on guitar. That's the best way I could explain it. Chuck Berry bandbigera Change image and share on social
