If I found out some gal was trying to steal my guy, I'd want to give her a black eye! Instead, I wrote this song. At the time I was writing each song [on this album], you could figure out the frame of mind I was in by listening closely. With every song I've ever recorded, I'm in it. I wouldn't write about it if I wasn't in it.

I'm proud of being part Cherokee, and I think it's time all us Indians felt the same way.

Me and my partner, Conway Twitty, cleaned up at the 1972 Country Music Association Awards.

When something is bothering me, I write a song that tells my feelings.

You're the reason our kids are ugly.

My life has run from misery to happiness.

Really, I don't know what I'd do with myself if I retire. Wash dishes?