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.

There's one thing I never did do, and that was stink.

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

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

A house without love ain't a home.

My second wife Bonnie Owens and I worked together after we divorced for a period of maybe 20 years. And I managed to stay friends with another wife. And then there's one that I don't mess with. Everybody's got one of those.

And there's some Latino music I like, and some reggae music.