I've grown up with my audience; they're my age or older. Not a lot of kids are coming to see me.

All I have to concentrate on is my performing.

A record co. is just a vehicle for public appearances.

I try to stay ahead of things, if you know what I mean. I take the money I make and reinvest it.

All my money was made doing the dates and selling products when I was out there on the road.

So I'm trying to spread myself to the point to where I can do the night shows and not have to worry about the matinees, and do one or two matinees down through the year.

If I cut an album now and sell it for ten bucks, I can put seven dollars and fifty cents in my pocket.