The whites come to applaud a Negro performer just like the colored do. When you've got the respect of white and colored, you can ease a lot of things.
I often wonder whether Negroes like myself who are pretty well known help out at all in breaking down barriers.
Primarily I'm a meat man, although once in a while I toy with a few vegetables.
For years the Trio did nothing but play for musicians and other hip people. We practically starved to death.
I make no claim to being a business genius. You can make so much money in this business that it loses its value.
Get me well so I can get on television and tell people to stop smoking.
