I've always wanted to be a star. I've always wanted money and wanted to travel. So I knew there was a price to pay for that.

People just relate to me. They know I'm a regular person brought up in a hardworking, poor family, that I've had all the struggles that people have. I'm just a friendly person. And I hopefully have a good sense of humor. People get a kick out of my stupidity.

People say I look so happy - and I say, 'That's the Botox.'

I write a little something every day, even though I don't write a song [every day]. Everything inspires me. I'll come up with a line, or somebody will say something that will trigger something.

Believe it or not, I was just given an honorary doctorate degree from the University of Tennessee.

Unless you have spent your life doing something, you are not likely to be successful, so always partner with people who are smarter than you.

People will use you as long as you let them.