I wanted to connect all people who are thinking about peace on Earth.

As adults we try to relax from the never-ending quest for reason and order by drinking a little whiskey or smoking whatever works for us, but the wisdom isn't in the whiskey or the smoke. The wisdom is in the moments when the madness slips away and we remember the basics.

Writing books is fun because after I do a show for a couple hours, I'm in a bus for 22 hours. It's not hard for me to look out the window and tell a joke here and there.

As long as there's a few farmers out there, we'll keep fighting for them.

Songwriters might write cynical, world-wise lyrics and constantly talk about money, but most of us are downright naive when it comes to business.

But if you think of all the people who don't like me, just think of all the millions who've never heard of me!

There's a great enthusiasm for good country music all over the world.