A lot of my own relatives didn't get to go to school because we were mountain people. You have to get out and work and help feed the family. My own dad couldn't read and write. And my dad was very proud of me.

I've never been a feminist.

We're all just a bunch of sinners, but we do the best we can.

Every seven years, I sit down and make a whole new plan.

Writing's just as natural to me as getting up and cooking breakfast.

I always just thought if you see somebody without a smile, give'em yours!

I've copyrighted 3,000 songs.