I am deeply saddened by the loss of my children`s grandfather and my very dear friend. I loved big John with all my heart. ... Johnny Cash will, like Will Rogers, stand forever as a symbol of intelligence, creativity, compassion and common sense.

I figure as an artist the best thing you can do is follow your heart - and if your heart is marketable, then you win.

If you're dedicated, if it's something that lives and breathes in your heart, then you've simply got to go ahead and do it.

You learn how to do good work by being honest with yourself.

It evoked Picasso and Miles Davis for me — two great artists who totally indulged themselves in their work and who they were, but they certainly didn't give a damn what other people thought.

Don't compromise your heart for something crass.

Try but don't try too hard. Just try hard enough, and things will go better.