The first thing that I do when I come out every night is to look at the faces in front of me, very individually.

I had no credit cards. I had no checks. I was cash only until I was probably 30 years old.

Unions have been the only powerful and effective voice working people have ever had in the history of this country.

I always felt that the musician's job was to provide an alternative source of information.

If you're good, you're always looking over your shoulder.

The poets down here don't write nothin' at all, they just stand back and let it all be.

It's a sad man my friend who's livin' in his own skin and can't stand the company.