I got cat class and I got cat style

The songwriting has never really stepped forward from the '50's.

Don't be afraid to take liberties with this music. Try and put some of yourself into it.

The jazz chord substitutions in a country song... that was another thing that bent people's ears. I guess that my favorites are the unique ones. It's not how fast you play. It's that unique blending of different stuff I'm most proud of.

I mean, what 16-year-old is going to listen to Doc Watson?

Elvis is not so difficult as Johnny Cash because his voice is so distinctive. If you try to copy Johnny Cash, it's just going to sound dumb.

There's a fine line between pleasure and pain. Love me like a ball and chain.