“I have spent over 60 years bent over a guitar and to know that I wrote 70 compositions that masters have recorded, that makes me feel so good and full, and proud and thankful to the good Lord.”

“I have spent over 60 years bent over a guitar and to know that I wrote 70 compositions that masters have recorded, that makes me feel so good and full, and proud and thankful to the good Lord.”

“You can have music and it will stand alone by itself, but you can't have a movie without it.”

“Pray for intestinal fortitude, work hard, and keep the faith. Oh, and pray for good luck, you're gonna need it.”