A lot of people don't have near the amount of success as I've been blessed to have, and it's all about working hard and hoping that continues.

Anytime I sing the anthem, it is an honor and my heart beats out of my chest.

I am just what I am, I'm just what you see. So I'll make it easy, I'll stay me.

You always have to work to become a better singer, songwriter and performer.

Life's up and down from the time you get here to the time you leave.

I'm a really, really optimistic and really, really positive person. My main thing is, 'Enjoy life. Celebrate life.'

You're lookin' so good in what's left of those blue jeans Drip of honey on the money maker gotta be The best buzz I'm ever gonna find Hey, I'm a little drunk on you And high on summertime

Every day I wake up and I lay in bed counting my blessings and saying my prayers for how fortunate I am to have great fans and health and family.

You want women to think of you in a sexy manner. It's all part of the business. It drives ticket sales. It's all a part of it.

A big part of country music is a way of life, at least from my standpoint. That's how I craft my music from my own life experiences.

From my dad I learned to be good to people, to always be honest and straightforward. I learned hard work and perseverance.

I can't tell whether a revived man would appreciate his second chance or yearn for the stolen serenity.

The art of pleasing is the art of deception.

(I was) my own teacher and pupil, and thanks to the efforts of both, they were not discontented with each other.

You have to do everything possible to win no matter what.

The entire ball game, in terms of both the exam and life, was what you gave attention to vs. what you willed yourself to not.

Time plays tricks between here and home," said Mogget sepulchrally, frightening the life out of the telephone operator.

Now literary success can only be won in solitude by persevering labor.

I have to win races. It's not even an option.

Being an artist is not easy - I have always said that to the students I have taught over the years. It's a huge sacrifice.

Actually, I was born Adam Zachary Orth. Zak is short for my middle name. I was never called Adam.