You can't make a record if you ain't got nothin' to say.

I was influenced a lot by those around me - there was a lot of singing that went on in the cotton fields.

I would like to see more airplay for all artists, no matter what age. I think there's a lot of money being spent toward the young guys, but a lot of the older guys are the ones who blazed the trail for those young guys.

I think innately knew that music draws people together and that good music is liked by almost everybody.

Gatewood Galbraith was a good friend, and a tireless advocate for the repeal of the ridiculous ban on hemp & marijuana. His book ‘The Last Free Man Standing’ says it all.

I like marijuana because it keeps me from killing people. And I think there are a lot of people out there who are just like me. The reason it's not legal is because most people get up in the morning and get high, then forget to go out and vote for it.

Be gentle with your words - you can't take them back.