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.

I'd love to work more with the American Indians, my people.

You ain't supposed to get salmon when they're swimming upstream to spawn. But if you're hungry, you do.

My biggest hero, Gregory Peck, was my birthday present on April 14, 1973. I just sat and stared at him.

I'm not a big fan of Women's Liberation, but maybe it will help women stand up for the respect they're due.

In the long run, you make your own luck - good, bad, or indifferent.

I think Charley Pride has been one of the best things to happen to country music, to prove it belongs to everybody.