Above everything else I've done, I've always said I've had more guts than I've got talent.

Hello God, if we are still on speaking terms, can you help me?

My fat never made me less money.

Every time I come to Europe, I'm just as excited as I was my very first time, which was many, many years ago. I love that part of the world, and I especially love the fans.

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.

I don't think you ever really know what all you're doing, so you have to act on faith.

I love story songs because I've always loved books.