He blew his mind out in a caaaar.

But in my imagination this whole thing developed and I started mixing up old folk songs with the Beatles beat and taking them down to Greenwich Village and playing them for the people there.

Well, I guess that early 12 string. The first Martin I bought. I bought it around 1957 with money I earned as a janitor assistant. I bought brand new. I still have that.

I don't really collect guitars.

Man has tried his suicide with bigotry and hate, but in the end he'll kill himself with nothing but his waste.

I play a couple basic folks songs and break them down. I did that on a six string. I can't recall all the songs on it. There's some finger picking on it.

How many years will you crawl through this castle, so satisfied and still wanting more?

Leadbelly's guitar is in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame.

If there's anyone in space, what they'll learn about the human race will be listening to us talking on the car phone.

Im not attracted to expensive things.

Once I've written a song, I sometimes refine them.

Love is about dreams, don't go to sleep expecting them, make them a reality.

The true principle to promotion and advancement is generosity.The giving of oneself… your time, talent and substance. Today, I choose to be a giver.

Love is an act of endless forgiveness a tender look which becomes a habit.

The single biggest surprise about arriving to the Senate is the defeatist attitude here.

Mock jewelry on a woman is tangible vulgarity.

In July of 2004, I came out strongly against the war with Iraq, because it was going to destabilize the Middle East.

Pity, unlike hate, can be boxed and put away.

Have fun, because that's what life is all about.

In terms of having to uphold something, I don't need any added pressure. I need to be free in the work.

A sheep in sheep's clothing.