Back when the country was strong, back before Elvis and before the Vietnam war came along.

There's been periods of broadcasts in the past where you could see all ages of entertainers, ranging from George Burns to Shirley Temple. That's not the condition now.

In 1960, when I came out of prison as an ex-convict, I had more freedom under parolee supervision than there's available... in America right now.

I've always known that I was a gifted person. ... I've always felt like I would be punished, severely, if I didn't continue to make use of that gift. It's very important that you don't let the muscle get flabby. It's really hard, as an old human being, to press as much weight as you pressed when you were a kid.

To be part of what you're singing about is somewhat painful. You've got to climb inside it all.

If I hear another line dance song I think I'm going to puke.

Willie Nelson's the one who told me the reason it costs so much to get divorced is because it's worth it.