It's been wonderful for me, and I feel so privileged to have fans that are that loyal.

It takes no more time to see the good side of life than to see the bad.

I can only say the first thing that pops into my mind is I remember, years ago, seeing kind of a has-been country singer working - when I first moved to Nashville - in a bar in a Holiday Inn.

Fun is about as good a habit as there is.

Some make the world go round; others watch it turn.

If it doesn't work out there will never be any doubt that the pleasure was worth all the pain.

I'd rather die while I'm living then live while I'm dead.