Mickey Gilley's Quotes

There used to be a lot of acts, which was good, because people don't want to see the same act every night. But, you don't want too many acts, you don't want to over-saturate it.

When a record co. finds a guy now, they want to own everything. They want to own the rights to market that person's particular name. They want a piece of the action all the way through.

I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I do know how to count.

My only failure was the restaurant in Myrtle Beach. I kept it open for four years. It was in a tourist town, it was only busy four and half, five months of the year. But the bills kept coming all year.

All I have to concentrate on is my performing.

I'm set to have my best year ever: I'm hiring some acts and there will be a show in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening. I'm going to use my theater to its fullest potential.

A record co. is just a vehicle for public appearances.

All I want to do is do my shows and play golf.

All my money was made doing the dates and selling products when I was out there on the road.

Back then I thought if you cut a record, you were automatically a star.

I don't own everything, I do have a partner.

I had a few stocks, but stocks took a dive. I never sell my stocks.

I had seventeen No. 1 songs and I didn't see anything like that kind of money.

I had some airline stock, but the airlines tanked. I didn't have a lot of money in them, though.

I have the restaurant, too. I serve Southwest, barbecue.

I try to stay ahead of things, if you know what I mean. I take the money I make and reinvest it.

I've grown up with my audience; they're my age or older. Not a lot of kids are coming to see me.

If I cut an album now and sell it for ten bucks, I can put seven dollars and fifty cents in my pocket.

If you have good food, people will come to your restaurant.

If you're not on a major label today, you're not gonna get played. They've got the market sewed up.

It's the same with the ballplayers. Babe Ruth spent a lot, too and the ballplayers make a lot more money now.

Well, I got people that help me with the restaurant. I don't have to be at the restaurant 24 hours a day.

A lost of people recognize me and maybe will ask for an autograph, but it's nothing like if Elvis would've done something like that, 'cause he's so popular, or maybe The Beatles 'cause they stirred up a lot of action.