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.
Mickey Gilley

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

All I have to concentrate on is my performing.
Mickey Gilley

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

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

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

'Cause I can make more money going in and doing my recordings and selling them through my entities that I have, rather than going to a record co. and them release a record and pay me 5 percent of what they make off it.
Mickey Gilley

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

I guess the nicest thing about being, I won't say famous but being popular is a more proper word for me to use would be that if you've got a recognizable name, a lot of times you can get people to do things for you ordinarily that you wouldn't get done.
Mickey Gilley

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


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

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

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

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

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

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.
Mickey Gilley

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

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

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

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