Just because I managed to do a little something, I don't want anyone back home to think I got the big head.

Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man; but for one man who can stand prosperity, there are a hundred that will stand adversity.

I'm strictly for Stevenson. I don't dig the intellectual bit, but I'm telling you, man, he knows the most.

There's no job too immense, when you got confidence.

I ain't no saint, but I've tried never to do anything that would hurt my family or offend God...I figure all any kid needs is hope and the feeling he or she belongs. If I could do or say anything that would give some kid that feeling, I would believe I had contributed something to the world.

If you let your head get too big, it'll break your neck.

I've come too far, and I don't know how to get back.