My biggest hero, Gregory Peck, was my birthday present on April 14, 1973. I just sat and stared at him.
A lot of people say I'd miss show business if I quit. I'd miss some of it. Now it's the only life I know.
You can't be halfway in this business. If you don't meet the fans, you lose all you've got.
Sometimes I think our problems are made worse by the kind of business we're in. Playing these road shows is a weird experience.
I never knew any Jews until I got into show business. I've found them to be real smart and good workers.
Sometimes I think our problems are made worse by the kind of business we're in. Playing these road shows is a weird experience.
I know there's some kind of history to mountain music-like it came from Ireland or England or Scotland and we kept up the tradition.
Daddy was real gentle with kids. That's why I expected so much out of marriage, figuring that all men should be steady and pleasant.
Daddy was real gentle with kids. That's why I expected so much out of marriage, figuring that all men should be steady and pleasant.
Mommy smoked but she didn't want us to. She saw smoke coming out of the barn one time, so we got whipped.