You almost have to create situations in order to write about them, so I live in a constant state of self-imposed poverty. I don't want to live any other way.

Well it's hotter 'n blazes and all the long faces / there'll be no oasis for a dry local grazier

When I was younger, I wanted to be older. Now I am older, I am not quite so sure.

All that you've loved is all you own

slept all night in the cedar grove, i was born to ramble, born to rove, some men are searchin' for the holy grail, but there ain't nothin' sweeter than ridin' the rails

It wasn't good for my nerves, that kind of work - a fireman. I've got high blood pressure. I get upset easily. I don't think that was a proper career alternative for me.

I don't really like listening to the radio so much.