209 Quotes by Bonnie Raitt

Life gets mighty precious when there’s less of it to waste.

A lot of political music to me can be rather pedantic and corny, and when it’s done right – like Bruce Springsteen or Jackson Browne or great satire from Randy Newman, there’s nothing better.

I’ll close my eyes, so I won’t see, all of the love that you don’t feel for me.

Jazz and blues fests are everywhere now, and Americana is going strong on college radio. What I’m hearing is an appreciation of real music.

I’m one of those people who just doesn’t plan my personal life. I plan my professional life.

Playing guitar was one of my childhood hobbies, and I had played a little at school and at camp. My parents would drag me out to perform for my family, like all parents do, but it was a hobby – nothing more.

I hope I’m an integrous person who cleans up their messes when I’ve been a jerk.

It’s so thrilling. And not just the music. The Internet is changing the future of fund-raising. I’m thrilled by the potential.

Ugly ducklings don’t turn into swans and glide off down the lake. Whether your sunglasses are on or off, you only see the world you make.