If there's something bothering me in the business end of things with people I work with, I just say it right out.

I ain't never far away from a pencil and paper or a tape recorder.

Songwriting is my way of channeling my feelings and my thoughts. Not just mine, but the things I see, the people I care about. My head would explode if I didn't get some of that stuff out.

I love to make things happen, I love to see things happen, I love to be a part of things that are happening.

I write what I write, say what I say, 'cause I feel what I feel, and if I did it different, it would make me a liar! So I'd rather be an honest person than a good liar.

If I'd married someone in show business, there'd be too much competition.

I don't listen to music for fun. I ain't got enough time for fun! I'm always busy writing my own music. I don't try to compete or see what other people are doing.