I believe in education and wish I had a better one.

I believe in horoscopes. I was born under the sign of the Ram, which means I'm headstrong, don't like people telling me what to do.

I know what it's like to be pregnant and nervous and poor.

I'd love to work more with the American Indians, my people.

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

I've been married to the same man for all this time. The way we fight sometimes, you can tell.

Mommy smoked but she didn't want us to. She saw smoke coming out of the barn one time, so we got whipped.

Back then, we didn't know we were poor, and people were more proud then.

Because Olivia Newton-John wasn't from Nashville, they didn't like her winning our awards. I've got no complaints.

Being on stage is the best part of my career. I just say whatever comes into my head. It's the only time I feel grown-up and in control of things.

Doolittle looked just like a little toy soldier the first time I ever saw him.

How do you measure your value?

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

I avoid going through places where there's too much poverty.

I don't go to church regular. But I pray for answers to my problems.

I don't like to talk about things where you're going to gt one side or the other unhappy. My music has no politics.

I love people and I love to sing, and that's what keeps me going.

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

I think Charley Pride has been one of the best things to happen to country music, to prove it belongs to everybody.