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

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

I never rode in an automobile until I was 12.

You have to be first, different, or great. If you're one of them, you may make it.

A woman's two cents worth is worth two cents in the music business.

When I'd tell people I like country music they'd get this look on their faces. People were kind of ashamed of country.