The turn I made was not the one I planned. And I watched my social standing slip away from me, while I watched the bottle slowly take command.

By the time you get close to the answers, it's nearly all over.

Lay in the weeds and wait, and when you get your chance to say something, say something good.

I'll tell you what the public likes more than anything, it's the most rare commodity in the world - honesty.

Momma tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied, and that leaves only me to blame, cause Momma tried.

I wish coke was still cola and a joint was a bad place to be.

Faith is the only way we're going to make it. None of us are smart enough to do it on our own.

Running down on a way of life our fighting men have fought and died to keep. If you don't love it, leave it.

The only thing that I miss lately in all music is somebody that will put out a melody that you can whistle. It doesn't seem like there's anything happening like that.

Willie Nelson's the one who told me the reason it costs so much to get divorced is because it's worth it.

If I hear another line dance song I think I'm going to puke.

In the years since his murder, we have transformed King into a kind of innocuous black Santa Claus.

Fire is calling my name. It is whispering words of encouragement, sweet things. It wants out, for me to fan the heat until it’s a vortex that can’t and won’t be stopped.

I have a thing: I will always put money in for any street musician anywhere in the country, anywhere in the world. It's like giving back the money I got.

I have never been able to understand why perfectly sensible people waste time being wittily obscure instead of just saying what they want and going on about their business.

For every winner, there's a loser. And that person didn't really need to lose. They just didn't understand the game plan.

Great feelings will often take the aspect of error, and great faith the aspect of illusion.

Horses are our silent partners. When we learn their language. This partnership grows strong.

I know a smart business decision when I see one - choosing open standards is | a very smart business decision indeed.

I embrace the idea that I'm an entertainer.

Flaws would not only bring death but, far worse, humiliation.