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

When I first came to Nashville, people hardly gave country music any respect. We lived in old cars and dirty hotels, and we ate when we could.

I loved being outside. We'd hold lightning bugs in our fingers and pretend they were diamond rings.

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

I believe in education and wish I had a better one.

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

I'm proud of being part Cherokee, and I think it's time all us Indians felt the same way.