I don't write all my stuff. Everybody always thinks that. But in just about every album I've ever had has been about 50-50 songs I've written or co-written and other people's songs.

I always try to make the music that I like and think my fans will like.

If you can last until you're 40 years old, hopefully you'll be mature enough to figure out the rest of the years.

The older you are, I think you realize what you enjoy and what you don't need, what wears you out and what's important.

I've always said that if you have songs on the radio and get played, you've got to have a tour to support that.

I've had several working-man songs that I like.

As long as I'm still able to have a hit on the radio and sell a few albums and some tickets, I don't see that it would be worth retiring.