There's been a lot of talk about Jack White wanting to work with me, and I've always admired him, and of course, he lives in Nashville, too.

If I hadn't been a woman, I'd have been a drag queen

Children have always responded to me because I have that cartoon-character look.

Even now, if I am thinking about spending a lot of money on clothing or furniture, I think 'I can't spend so much money on one thing; my poor old Daddy could have raised his family five years on that!'

I can't tell anybody else how to run their life or their business, but I really believe I've got a good bead on myself.

Mama sewed the rags together, sewing every piece with love. She made my coat of many colors that I was proud of.

I still close my eyes and go home - I can always draw from that.