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Otis Blackwell

American Musician

Born: Feb 16, 1932

Died: May 6, 2002

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When I was young, I just sat down and started playing Chopsticks at the piano. I got so far and then lost interest. Eventually, I regained it and started writing songs. Otis Blackwell

Writing Lost Young Down Piano Songs Got Just Regained Interest Far Then Chopsticks Sat Eventually Started Playing

I'd hate to be a songwriter starting a career today. Otis Blackwell

Today Hate Songwriter Career Starting

I used to go down every year for the remembrance of Elvis' birthday. Memphis State College invited me to sit in the auditorium and speak to the people for one of those Elvis days. Otis Blackwell

Birthday Me People Speak College Year Sit Down Every State Elvis Those Memphis Remembrance Invited Days Auditorium Go Used

There have been many times when I've been asked to appear and I'd say to myself, what am I going to talk about? Early on, when I did interviews, I'd tell everyone, Don't ask me about dates. I don't even remember what I did yesterday. Otis Blackwell

I got behind that pencil and nothing happened for many years, but since they put me in the Songwriters Hall of Fame, I've turned around. I took a good look at myself and said, I think it's time to get back at work. Otis Blackwell

Work Time Myself Good Me Nothing Think Took Back Pencil Songwriters Put Since Look Hall Around Said Got Years Fame Get Behind Happened Turned Many

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