As a songwriter, you're allowed to write anything, and as a person, I am all colors in the rainbow. I've been through everything, you know, so I can write a positive song like 'Better Get to Livin'' because that's my attitude. But that doesn't mean I'm happy all the time. You can't be a deep and serious songwriter without feelings. You kinda have to live with your feelings out on your sleeve and get hurt more than most people. The fear I might get hurt means I might not be able to write another song.

You can bet there's something fishy going on. I guess some large mouth bass left that lipstick on our shirt.

I'll be like Bob Hope, touring when I'm 100.

People think I'm as shallow and superficial as I look, and it's a surprise when they find out, sure enough, I am.

I am a seeker, a poor, sinful creature, there is no weaker than I.

I do have a natural sense for business, which I think I get from my Dad.

All my momma's people were very musical. My grandpa, who was the Pentecostal minister, he was a great musician. He played the fiddle, he played the piano.