There's nothing prettier in the world than a melody. I can get lost in a song with a melody.

Before then, Britain was pessimistic and the role of government was largely managing Britain in decline.

God bless the boys from Memphis, blue suede shoes, and Elvis.

Be real about what you do. Stay true to the voice inside you. Don't let the 'business' change what it is you love because the people, the fans, respond to what is heartfelt. They can always tell when a singer is faking it.

I would just like to say thank you to each one of my fans for supporting me all these years and continuing to come to the concerts and buy my music. I owe them everything.

The only thing different between sinners and saints is one is forgiven and the other ain't.

Everybody knows in the business how I feel about country music. I'm an old traditionalist. Then they just call me an old man and stuck in my old ways, but with all the fans I've got out there, I can't be all that wrong. I do love traditional country music. I love the good stuff.