I've always explored various areas of society. And I love the young people. And I had an empathy for prisoners and did concerts for them back when I thought that it would make a difference - you know? - that they really were there to be rehabilitated.

Death and hell are never full, and neither are men's eyes.

I used to sing Bill Monroe songs. And I'd sing Dennis Day songs like songs that he sang on the Jack Benny show.

When I was arrested I was dressed in black

You know, the man's best friend is his dog... if he's got nothing else.

I read novels but I also read the Bible. And study it, you know? And the more I learn, the more excited I get.

Creative people have to be fed from the divine source. I have to get fed. I had to get filled up in order to pour out.