I hate to mention age, but I come from an era when we weren't consumed by technology and television.

And you find as a writer there are certain spots on the planet where you write better than others, and I believe in that. And New Orleans is one of them.

And I try to give the best bang for the buck. I love performing more than anything else.

As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man, I have chalked up many a mile. Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, and I learned much from both of their styles.

We need more fruitcakes in this world, and less bakers!

One of the inescapable encumbrances of leading an interesting life is that there have to be moments when you almost lose it.

My head hurts, my feet stink, and I don't love Jesus. It's that kind of morning.