I Never Wanted To Be Famous. I

If Somebody Don't Like Something That I Do, That's His Or Her Prerogative. Just Like It's Mine.

Before I Begin, Let Me Say Right Here And Now That I'm A Country Boy. And, Man, I Mean The Real Backwoods! That's At The Start Of The Start Of The Thing, And That's At The Heart Of The Thing.

I Just Want To Make My Mark, Leave Something Musically Good Behind.

You Got To Set Your Mind Right And The Rest Will Come To You Naturally. No Restrictions, No Hang-ups, No Stupid Rules, No Formalities, No Forbidden Fruit - Just Everyone Getting And Giving As Much As He And She Can.

I'd Like To Think That When I Sing A Song, I Can Let You Know All About The Heartbreak, Struggle, Lies And Kicks In The Ass I've Gotten Over The Years For Being Black And Everything Else, Without Actually Saying A Word About It.