If anyone asks how old I am, tell them it's none of their business!

I think I reach people because I'm with them, not apart from them.

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

Growing up in eastern Kentucky like I did, I'm used to having a few guns around to protect me.

Do the best you can with yourself and hope for the best.

I get along with all the women singers, but especially Dolly Parton. We talk the same hillbilly language.

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.