Hymns are companions for life travelers.

I am proud of my connections to Carolina and pleased to know that some results from a lifetime of work on television, film, stage and recordings will have a permanent home in Chapel Hill.

I still play that guitar. It's a Martin D-18 with a clear pick guard. I've played that guitar on and off my TV shows for nearly 50 years.

I'm not really wise. But I can be cranky.

I wanted to prove that I could play something else, but there were 249 episodes out there of 'Mayberry,' and it was aired every day. It was hard to escape.

Well, do a good day's work and act like somebody.

Religion has been an essential part of my life ever since I was baptised. My personal journey with God has been very important throughout my life.