I've done a whole lot of things. I've had the pleasure of introducing two presidents, several senators and congressmen.

Television made a lot of difference in country music. It's progress. I believe in progress.

Don't be a blueprint. Be an original.

I don't owe one man one cent. Anywhere.

Put your trust in the Lord and go ahead. Worry gets you no place.

I'm just another Opry entertainer. I'm not the start of the Opry, and I'm not the ending. I'm not the Alpha, and I'm not the Omega. It's been a pleasure taking part in the Opry and country music these many years. I'm part of a big operation.

I've done a whole lot of things. I've had the pleasure of introducing two presidents, several senators and congressmen.