I'll be staying in touch and keeping my fans and friends updated on my progress. I'm looking forward to getting back on the road to give the people what they want.

If God watches over a little sparrow, you know, if he takes care of the birds, a little sparrow. Here I am, one of his children, you know, he got so many of us down here. Human beings that send our faith up and believe. And if he watch over a sparrow, I know he watches over me.

I've got to find local farmers and get natural foods.

I'm going to keep on keeping on as long as I've got my health and strength, and God gives me that will to do it.

My friend Megan Holken is a nutritionist. I have spent some time at her home upstate in Sharon Springs, where she told me how to eat right and cook right.

Doctors removed my gallbladder and pancreas, which are supposed to break down sugar and alcohol.

Every time I do a gig, my goal is getting new fans.