"I'm not a politician. I'm an entertainer."

"Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over."

"I'm just a guy who likes to sing and play guitar. That's all I am."

"I just want to be remembered as a man who brought some happiness to people."

"I figure all any kid needs is hope and the feeling he or she can find a place in the world. I mean, maybe I was just lucky, but I always felt I could."