The dirt of gossip blows into my face and the dust rumors cover me. But if the arrow is straight and the point is slick, it can pierce through dust no matter how thick.

My favorite politician was Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater, who reminded me of Tom Mix, and there wasn't any way to explain that to anybody.

Creativity has much to do with experience, observation and imagination, and if any one of those key elements is missing, it doesn't work.

You've got a lotta nerve to say you are my friend. When I was down you just stood there a grinin

Technology is mechanical and contrary to the emotions that inform a person's life. The country music field has especially been hit hard by this. All my songs have been written by people who went out of fashion years ago. Just like da Vinci and Renoir and van Gogh. Nobody paints like that anymore. But it can't be wrong to try.

If you can't lend a hand, then get out of the way.

Technology to wipe out truth is now available. Not everybody can afford it but it's available. When the cost comes down, look out!