I gave you seven children, but now you want to give them back.

Playing the guitar is like telling the truth - you never have to worry about repeating the same [lie] if you told the truth. You don't have to pretend, or cover up. If someone asks you again, you don't have to think about it or worry about it because there it is. It's you.

If you can't get your songs to people one way, you have to find another.

Sometimes the proprietors of the little juke joints gave me a couple dollars. I loved that. I'd go back next Saturday.

Growing up, I was taught that a man has to defend his family. When the wolf is trying to get in, you gotta stand in the doorway.

I've been married twice. Most women would rather not be married to a traveling blues singer

I don't like anybody to be angry with me. I'd rather have friends.