If you can't get out of something, get into it.

The world he saw was sadder than the one he hoped to find. But it wasn't near as lonesome as the one he left behind.

I want you to know I'm an Army brat; I was a captain in the Army and my brother was a jet pilot in the Navy. So I support our troops; I identify with them. But I sure as hell don't identify with the bastards who sent them over there.

Roy Orbison was one of the genuinely nicest persons I've ever known. With one of the most beautiful voices in the history of recorded music he could easily have had an opera star's ego, but he was one of the humblest, kindest, sweetest human beings to grace this planet. This in spite of the enormous tragedies in his life. A brave, beautiful blessing of a man.

Bobby McGee' was the song that made the difference for me. Every time I sing it, I still think of Janis.

Tell the truth. Sing with passion. Work with laughter. Love with heart. 'Cause that's all that matters in the end.

I don't think I've gotten any smarter, but your reflexes slow down before you do something stupid when you're older.