The rock and roll spirit. I learned a lot of that because I worked with Buddy Holly. I played bass with him, and he taught me a lot about that.

If I could only fly, you see, a lot of my problems would be gone. When you think of just how much I'd save on shoes alone.

Is your head up your ass so far that you can't pull it out?

I say, Lord, do right be me, I'm tired of being lonesome, on'ry, and mean.

To me a guitar is kind of like a woman. You don't know why you like 'em but you do.

Finally, my manager negotiated a deal where I got to produce my own records.

There's always one more way to do something-- your way.