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Singer-songwriter

Ray Charles, born on September 23, 1930, was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and music producer. Known for his unique musical style and significant contributions to the music industry, he is regarded as one of the pioneers of soul and blues music.

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“Women anchor me. They're there when I need them. They're sensitive to me, and I'm sensitive to them. I'm not saying I've loved that many women.”

Needs Gender Sensitive Anchors

Book:Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story

Source: Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story

“I was born with music inside me. Music was one of my parts. Like my ribs, my kidneys, my liver, my heart. Like my blood. It was a force already within me when I arrived on the scene. It was a necessity for me-like food or water.”

Source: Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story

“The role of the designer is basically that of a good host, anticipating the needs of the guest.”

Needs Roles Designer Host Guests

Author: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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Author:Ray Charles

“Nowadays they say you need a special chip to put in the TV so kids can't watch this and that. In my day, we didn't need a chip. My mom was the chip. End of story.”

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Author:Ray Charles

About the Author

Born: September 23, 1930
Died: June 10, 2004
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Quotes: 87

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