I never prayed for no money, and I never prayed for no fame. I said, 'I'll take care of that myself. You just keep me healthy and I'll do all I can to try to turn people around, to try to steer 'em in the right direction.' That's the whole trip in life, ya know.

I think the acts today get too much money. I really do. They wind up blowing it all anyway. It's silly to give children that much money.

My fake Japanese was smooth enough to earn me the title of 'The Emperor of Pleasing Graciousness' in that country.

I figure the oldies are real close to what rocking country use to be.

Two thousand years from now they'll still be hearing about Elvis Presley.

John R. told me you don't work for the radio station. You work for the people out there.

I know it sounds corny, man, but I like to bring folks joy, and I like to have a good time. I know folks like to be with somebody who's having a good time. You sure as hell don't want to be with somebody who's having a bad day.