That's right, you're not from Texas. But Texas wants you anyways.

If you forget the words to your own song, you can always claim artistic license. Forget the words to the national anthem and you're screwed.

I've been lucky to be able to make the records I've wanted to make. The record company has never pressured me to cut certain songs.

She was ugly from the front, and I said ugly, ugly, ugly, ugly, ugly. Well, I could handle it behind her.

You can't second-guess your audience. You can only do what you think is right. If you do that, your audience will appreciate you.

I don't feel like I'm on a mission. I'm trying to play music that I like to play and like to listen to.

It's difficult to get started-when it comes to dealing with an unknown quantity, people are reluctant to trust their own opinion. It helps if two or three people give you a boost.