I like to sit on the front porch of an old cabin I built in the woods and just listen to the birds; I like to fish in the pond and I always throw the fish back.

Sam Phillips responded most to a song of mine called, "Hey Porter," which was on the first record.

I developed a pretty unusual style, I think.

[My mother] made the money to send me.

Help me, Jesus. I know what I am.

I wear black for those who never read or listen to the words that Jesus said, about the road to happiness, through love and charity.

Stop your ears and close your eyes and try to find the face of love.