I finally came to terms with manic depression and lithium. I've taken lithium regularly for the past few years and have had no further bouts with manic depression.

I've seen people who have been coming to my shows for 25 years.

Flying was as necessary to my business as fiddles and footlights.

As far back as I can remember, the radio held a special fascination for me.

In 20 years I had sold more records for RCA than any artist except Elvis Presley.

I realize I was more of a curiosity to the older Nashville artists than the new ones.

I believe it is possible to tell what sign some people were born under by watching their eyes, watching how they walk, how they talk.