Ray Charles

"I'm not into the money thing. You can only sleep in one bed at a time. You can only eat one meal at a time, or be in one car at a time. So I don't have to have millions of dollars to be happy. All I need are clothes on my back, a decent meal, and a little loving when I feel like it. That's the bottom line."

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Source: FaceBook post by Ray Charles from Dec 04, 2013

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Musician, Singer

Ray Charles was a pioneering musician whose blend of gospel, blues, and jazz transformed American music, making him a symbol of resilience and freedom.

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