I don't have time to stand around and listen to an 11-minute song.

People are looking for something a little more stable; people are feeling like they need to get closer to God.

I have a big gay and lesbian following and they've been very loyal and kind to me.

I stay close to my roots and my family. I never want to forget any part of it. I'm still just a hillbilly at heart, thus a Backwoods Barbie.

Having a big gay following, I get hate mail and threats. Some people are blind or ignorant, and you can't be that prejudiced and hateful and go through this world and still be happy.

Depression runs in my family on both sides, and I have to be wary.

You'll pay the highest price on back roads and in back seats and in a cheap highway motel. But what's a few more strangers in a life of nothing else.