“if dreams were thunder and lightning was desire this old house would have burned down a long time ago”

“And you may see me tonight with an illegal smile. It don't cost very much, but it lasts a long while. Won't you please tell the man I didn't kill anyone.No,I'm just tryin' to have me some fun.”

“Bowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down... and won.”

“I come home from work this eveningthere was a note in the frying pansaid Fix Your Own Supper Babe I Run Off With The Fuller Brush ManWell I sat down at the tablescreamed & hollered & criedI commenced to carring on'till I almost lost my mindand I miss the way she used to Yell At Methe way she used to Cuss & Moanand if I ever go outand get married againI'll never leave my wifeat homeThe Frying PanDiamonds In The RoughJohn Prine”

“Now Jesus don't like killin'/No matter what the reason's for.”

“Steady losing means you ain't using what you really think is right”

“Oodles of light what a beautiful sightBoth of God's eyes are shining tonight”