We still lend our old house out to relatives. They keep a guest book for my fans to sign.

It’s kind of like my first one, … It’s back to real country.

I wouldn’t have dared ask God for all that He’s given me. I couldn’t have done it on my own. I thank God every day for what I have.

Growing up in eastern Kentucky like I did, I’m used to having a few guns around to protect me.

My life has run from misery to happiness.

Sometimes it’s like you’re a big pie settin’ on the table, and everybody runs up and gets their piece of you. When it’s over, the plate’s empty.

I never knew any Jews until I got into show business. I’ve found them to be real smart and good workers.

We used to go around tipping outhouses over, or turning over corn shocks on Halloween. Anything to be mean.

Fist City.

I’m always making Butcher Holler sound like the most backward part of the United States-and I think maybe it is.

How do you measure your value?

Nobody’s perfect. The only one that ever was, was crucified.

I was shocked when they nominated me for five different things,

I never rode in an automobile until I was 12.

When all those city folks try to fix up my talking, all they do is mess me up.

I just can’t wait to come back, but what hurts me most, honey, is having to leave, … That’s home for me up there. All my memories are there and all my kids’ memories are...

I’m not a big fan of Women’s Liberation, but maybe it will help women stand up for the respect they’re due.

I ain’t got much education, but I got some sense.

Once in a while I get inspired and finish my act with the hillbilly hoedown.

I’m proud of being part Cherokee, and I think it’s time all us Indians felt the same way.

I refuse to be pushed around anymore.

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 biggest hero, Gregory Peck, was my birthday present on April 14, 1973. I just sat and stared at him.

I’m trying to lead a good Christian life, so there ain’t too much spicy to tell about me.