An outgrowth of having a long career is that I have a lot of interesting things around that I get to revisit, and someday get to the place where they become something that I want to do next.

Me and crazy Janey were making love in the dirt singing our birthday songs.

I believe the war on poverty is a more American idea than the war on the war on poverty. I believe that most people feel like that. And I believe that it ain't over till it's over.

You weren't supposed to hear Elvis Presley. You weren't supposed to hear Jerry Lee Lewis. You weren't supposed to hear Robert Johnson. You weren't supposed to hear Hank Williams. And they told the story of the secret America.

The future is now. Roll up your sleeves and let your passion flow. The country we carry in our hearts is waiting.

I'm just tired and bored with myself.

It ain't no sin to be glad you're alive.