You can’t encore the past. If I see a bright light shining out there, I want to go toward it.

If you don't let things develop, it's like keeping something in a bag and not letting it out to fly

I don't like to travel as much as I have in the past, but it's good for my soul to get to pick, especially with these good musicians and these guys that play so well.

My music came up from the soil of North Carolina.

I enjoy doing new tunes. It gives me a little bit to perk up, to pay a little bit more attention.

I think Earl Scruggs playing propelled bluegrass and Bill Monroe's music to the level that - where we're all still talking about it.

He [Earl Scruggs] was really cool because he was very quiet, and he wouldn't say much, but then he would come out with a quip that was like so perfect and so brilliant, very smart.

It's made a lot of people richer from hearing Earl Scruggs. And I just think we're all very lucky to have him in the world.

Earl Scruggs is the guy who really made that leap with using three fingers in a rotating fashion to create this fast rippling sound that had never been heard before.

Find solitude and discover ways to add value to yourself

You want my advice? Put down your phone. Hug her from behind and kiss the back of her neck. Entwine your fingers with hers…. You’re welcome.

All labours draw hame at even, And can to others say, "Thanks to the gracious God of heaven, Whilk sent this summer day."

Directing is more like you're being a psychologist and you're kind of analyzing the situation and evaluating each person for their idiosyncrasies.

Rippling, rippling, rippling, like a flapping overlapping of soft flames, soft as feathers, running to points of brilliance, exquisite, exquisite and melting her all molten inside.

Sometimes I'd like to stuff all Jews (myself included) into the drawer of a laundry basket. then open it to see if they've suffocated

Sirens wailed; the revolution had come to Harrisonville. Blood was flowing on Pearl Street.

Don't be indifferent when opportunity knocks at the door, just invite it in

For my part, I can't do anything else but what I am doing.

As you find your soul-reservoir of peace, less and less controversy will be able to afflict your life.