That song has the full extent of my mandolin abilities; I'm not a good mandolin player at all.

When I made Blue Moon Swamp, there was a lot of trial and error; I was trying to find people who would be simpatico with my style, and with what I had in mind for the album.

Sometimes I think life is just a rodeo, the trick is to ride and make it to the bell.

No, but I've always felt that with true talent, and a commitment to hard work, it is possible to achieve an enduring respect and appreciation. In other words, I don't take my fans for granted.

Now that I'm older, I like almost anything that's done well, even surf music and instrumentals; I really enjoyed the interviews with the Ventures in your magazine.

Long as I remember, rain been comin' down; Clouds of mystery fallin', confusion on the ground; Good men through the ages, trying to find the sun; And I wonder, still I wonder: Who will stop the rain?

Playing guitar is a never-finished journey.

You evil thing, why do you haunt me?

Even though I have often recorded alone, I still feel the best music is made by musicians playing off each other.

There's a bad moon on the rise.

I ain't got no time for a Caribbean cruise, just give me a song and a beer.

Four things to learn in life: To think clearly without hurry or confusion

Life can only be live with grace, gratitude and generosity.

Don’t give up. Keep moving in the direction of your dreams. There is a time for the fulfillment of your dreams.

Some people have a gift for stupidity, an almost mystic ability to withstand any form of logic.

Washington is rigged for the big guys - and no person has more consistently called them out for it than Jon Stewart. Good luck, Jon!

You bring to a painting your own experience.

I believe I'm a middle-of-the-order hitter capable of driving in runs. If I stay healthy, I'll get back to that level.

Art and the triumph of the human spirit - the two combined thrill me.

The Hokey Pokey. Think about it. At the end of the song, what do we learn? What is it all about?... You put your whole self in!

It's always interesting to play characters who are vulnerable and how you display that vulnerability and what it's going to mean to people who watch it.