Doo never actually made moonshine, but he hauled about an ocean of it.

No matter what you do, it can't be perfect. I told Jack White, 'If I'd 'a sung that song more'n twice, it might of sounded better.' He said, 'Well, it might not of. You might have took the spark out of it.' I don't know if he has a point or not. We'll find out.

You have to be the first, best or different.

I never knew any Jews until I got into show business. I've found them to be real smart and good workers.

I know there's some kind of history to mountain music-like it came from Ireland or England or Scotland and we kept up the tradition.

I wasn't for Vietnam. When I told that to the hippie newspaper, all my people got nervous.

You either have to be first, best, or different.