When I first came to Nashville, people hardly gave country music any respect. We lived in old cars and dirty hotels, and we ate when we could.

• My attitude toward men who mess around is simple: If you find 'em, kill 'em.
• My biggest hero, Gregory Peck, was my birthday present on April 14, 1973. I just sat and stared at him.
• A lot of people say I'd miss show business if I quit. I'd miss some of it. Now it's the only life I know.
• You can't be halfway in this business. If you don't meet the fans, you lose all you've got.
• Sometimes I think our problems are made worse by the kind of business we're in. Playing these road shows is a weird experience.
• I never knew any Jews until I got into show business. I've found them to be real smart and good workers.
• A woman's two cents worth is worth two cents in the music business.
• I never rode in an automobile until I was 12.
• I believe in education and wish I had a better one.
• I ain't got much education, but I got some sense.