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" And as far as guitars go, I loved Jimmy Bryant and Speedy West's stuff. "

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" All I do is play music and golf - which one do you want me to give up? "

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" I like to play small clubs. "

" I am not a pig farmer. The pigs had a great time, but I didn't make any money. "

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" Writing books is fun because after I do a show for a couple hours, I'm in a bus for 22 hours. It's not hard for me to look out the window and tell a joke here and there. "

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" I just enjoy both working and not working. "

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