"I'm a farmer with a mandolin and a high tenor voice."

"Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world. You meet people at festivals and renew acquaintances year after year."

"Practice every time you get a chance."

"Bluegrass is wonderful music. I'm glad I originated it."

"I was determined to carve out a music of my own. I didn't want to copy anybody."

"Country music belongs to America."