I always think back to my high school days and realize all the people who were so popular then are nowhere now and all the people who were steadfast and steady-going are somewhere. So high school doesn't necessarily translate to later in life.

You can't really conduct your life by one or two phrases.

The banjo is such a happy instrument--you can't play a sad song on the banjo - it always comes out so cheerful.

Acting has helped me understand people, not only because you are acting as a character, but also because you are watching other actors work. That really helps you identify in life when someone is acting, not being true.

You kill me and I'll see that you never work in this town again.

In my banjo show with the Steep Canyon Rangers, I do do comedy during that show. It'd be absurd just to stand there mute and play 25 banjo songs.

I was seeking comic originality, and fame fell on me as a byproduct.