There used to be a lot of acts, which was good, because people don't want to see the same act every night. But, you don't want too many acts, you don't want to over-saturate it.

When a record co. finds a guy now, they want to own everything. They want to own the rights to market that person's particular name. They want a piece of the action all the way through.

I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I do know how to count.

My only failure was the restaurant in Myrtle Beach. I kept it open for four years. It was in a tourist town, it was only busy four and half, five months of the year. But the bills kept coming all year.

All I have to concentrate on is my performing.

I'm set to have my best year ever: I'm hiring some acts and there will be a show in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening. I'm going to use my theater to its fullest potential.

A record co. is just a vehicle for public appearances.

All I want to do is do my shows and play golf.

All my money was made doing the dates and selling products when I was out there on the road.

Back then I thought if you cut a record, you were automatically a star.

I don't own everything, I do have a partner.

I had a few stocks, but stocks took a dive. I never sell my stocks.

I had seventeen No. 1 songs and I didn't see anything like that kind of money.

I had some airline stock, but the airlines tanked. I didn't have a lot of money in them, though.

I have the restaurant, too. I serve Southwest, barbecue.

I try to stay ahead of things, if you know what I mean. I take the money I make and reinvest it.

I've grown up with my audience; they're my age or older. Not a lot of kids are coming to see me.

If I cut an album now and sell it for ten bucks, I can put seven dollars and fifty cents in my pocket.

If you have good food, people will come to your restaurant.

If you're not on a major label today, you're not gonna get played. They've got the market sewed up.