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I didn't grow up in the typical happy American home, but music was always a safe and wonderful place for me to go.

I don't think I've had a more miserable life than a lot of people. I think I've had a pretty lucky life.

I write my own songs, and I only see their flaws.

I don't spend as much time on my hair as people think. I get out of the shower, whack some grease on there and I'm done.

I blow up fireworks all the time, and I love making milkshakes and banana splits.

I never set out to write a certain kind of song, I just play my guitar and see if I catch something.

It's a good thing to lend a hand, just don't be surprised when it gets bit.

My advice is: if you've got to be miserable to write great music, then drive a truck.

I'm a natural ham. It doesn't bother me to perform.

When people ask me really stupid questions or get it really wrong, I feel embarrassed for them. I don't really feel angry at them.

In the long run, there are people who've made more money or had bigger stardom at points. But, I think I'll have come out winning.

I think I've had the slowest, most methodical career in the business.

The '50s was a pretty wonderful time for people, it was hopeful.

I'm in showbusiness. I'm an entertainer.

I'm the star of stage, screen, and television now, but I'm also available for children's parties and bar mitzvahs.

Tell me Mother will I die?
Yes, my child and so shall I

I got by as a musician since day one. I don't live beyond my means. I have real cheap tastes.

I think as far as self-promotion goes, I probably have a lot to learn.

I'm not the kind of guy to talk about angels: I'm a very pragmatic kind of guy.

I think everybody in my generation, we wanted to be Elvis.

Glen Campbell told me, 'Stay out of the way of a good song.' I think it's true. If a song's good, don't overdo it.

I talk to people who are musicians, and they go, Oh this is hell. And I go, Are you kidding me? You never put tar paper on a roof, did ya?

The one thing I've always had going for me was people's low expectations. Nobody ever expects a whole hell of a lot from me.

I put music on and I drive around town.

My only expenses are probably guitar strings and records.

Any time you talk about your own stuff you sound self-aggrandising.

I'm a hopeful romantic. In a couple of drinks, I'll be a lucky romantic. That's why they call me Mr. Lucky.

It's strange what desire will make foolish people do.