Write about the truth. If you write about the truth, somebody's living that. Not just somebody, there's a lot of people.

I've seen country music go uptown, like we say, and I'm proud I was there when it happened.

I'm trying to lead a good Christian life, so there ain't too much spicy to tell about me.

Mommy smoked but she didn't want us to. She saw smoke coming out of the barn one time, so we got whipped.

If I had a chance to do things over again, I might not start singing. It was my husband Doolittle's idea. He pushed me out there, the booger. And I'm out there now, so I might as well make the best of it.

Being on stage is the best part of my career. I just say whatever comes into my head. It's the only time I feel grown-up and in control of things.

You're the reason our kids are ugly.