Chet Atkins quotes

Once you become predictable, no one's interested anymore. (Chet Atkins)
A long apprenticeship is the most logical way to success. The only alternative is overnight stardom, but I can't give you a formula for that. View quote
Chet Atkins
Years from now, after I'm gone, someone will listen to what I've done and know I was here. They may not know or care who I was, but they'll hear my guitars speaking for me. View quote
Chet Atkins
Everything I've ever done was out of fear of being mediocre. View quote
Chet Atkins
If you hear something you like, and you're halfway like the public, chances are they'll like it too. View quote
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You shape your own destiny. View quote
Chet Atkins
I'll always be poor in my mind. View quote
Chet Atkins