If I come across an issue, or something I feel strongly about, and I happen to think of a song that would go in that direction, then I do it. But that's not what I start out, necessarily, to do. Sometimes I may have an idea for a song - "Well, I'm going to write about a thing.

The word 'retirement' is not in my vocabulary right now.

I'm not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

I just can't imagine not having something to do.

I can't imagine not having a reason to get out of bed at night.

I ain't askin' nobody for nuttin' if I cain't get it on my own.

I don't want to be without God's blessings. If it's inconvenient, then it's just inconvenient. If somebody don't like it, then somebody just don't like it. That is part of me. That's who I am.