91 Quotes by Leon Russell

My first job in a country band was after I moved to California.

I have damaged nerve endings on the right side, so my piano style comes from designing stuff I can play with my right hand. And some of it effectively mimics classical stuff.

Oklahoma was a dry state, and consequently, there was no liquor laws. And I was able to take advantage of that by playing in nightclubs at the age of 14. It was real handy.

I really am serious abut catfish farming. I'm very interested in aquaculture.

I would have to say Sam Cooke is the one I admired most. His artistry and vocal, just the way he did it.

Words have been the most difficult thing for me. Melodies have been the easiest for me; I have more than enough melodies to go around.

I played on a few Frank Sinatra sessions.

I wish I had gone into industrial plumbing. That's a joke.

Sometimes one misses the sign posts as you're going down the road. They aren't as obvious as they become when you get to the end of the road, so to speak.