“Whenever somebody tells me they want me to stop singing, I'm gone.” WantGoneSingingWant Me Author:Mavis Staples
“I won't wear rings and jewelry on the stage because I don't want you looking at my hands. I want you hearing what I'm saying.” WantHandsStageHearingRingsI Want YouJewelry Author:Mavis Staples
“Well Lord, I'm still on the case. I'm still doing what Dr. King and Pops want me to do. I'm still on that freedom highway, and I'm going to walk on it until Dr. King's dream is realized.” WantWellsStillsDreamWalksLordCasesKingsPopsWant MeDrsHighways Author:Mavis Staples
“My voice is my gift. And Pops had me using it in the right way. I had many offers to sing pop, to sing rhythm and blues. Pops said "Mavis, this record company want to give you a million dollars." I said, "No daddy, I want to sing with the family." And I did. I never wanted to branch out by myself. But I've had to now. It's my mission. I've been left here to do it. And I'm grateful.” WayWantGivingSaidWantedLeftVoiceCompanyMillionsRecordsOffersGratefulDollarsPopsMissionsRhythmBranchesRight WayDaddyMillion DollarsRecord CompaniesRhythm And Blues Author:Mavis Staples
