I keep things pretty simple.

I'm a hopeful romantic. In a couple of drinks, I'll be a lucky romantic. That's why they call me Mr. Lucky.

I got by as a musician since day one. I don't live beyond my means. I have real cheap tastes.

Glen Campbell told me, 'Stay out of the way of a good song.' I think it's true. If a song's good, don't overdo it.

My advice is: if you've got to be miserable to write great music, then drive a truck.

The '50s was a pretty wonderful time for people, it was hopeful.

I hate modern car radios. In my car, I don't even have a push-button radio. It's just got a dial and two knobs. Just AM. One knob makes it louder, and one knob changes the station. When you're driving, that's all I want.