I never rode in an automobile until I was 12.

I wasn't for Vietnam. When I told that to the hippie newspaper, all my people got nervous.

Some of my friends who know me best say they wouldn't trade places with me for $1 million because of the pace I lead.

Sometimes it's like you're a big pie settin' on the table, and everybody runs up and gets their piece of you. When it's over' the plate's empty.

I ain't got much education, but I got some sense.

Once in a while I get inspired and finish my act with the hillbilly hoedown.

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