I always was one who didn't take things for granted. But I think I do appreciate things more now. The small moments of joy that we find each day are so much more precious now than when I looked at them before.

I can remember sittin in a cafe when I first started in rodeo, and waitin until somebody got done so I could finish what they left.

Sometimes a hard day's work is easier than a lot of things you can meet in life.

I admire bull riders for their passion and the uniqueness each one of them has.

When you get a little older, you think, I'd like to make a little money and stick it away or buy a place - or win the world championship.

My best year I made $25,000. Of course, that was back in the '70s.

I always was one who didn't take things for granted. But I think I do appreciate things more now. The small moments of joy that we find each day are so much more precious now than when I looked at them before.