Glenn ‘Gator’ Ray McGuirt (my Dad):

"Don't ever meet your heroes, son...I could have had George Jones for a roommate back in the 60s, but I liked him too well to do that to us."

"If you want to be a recording artist, you can't afford to give a shit about anyone but yourself; that's just the way it is."

"Someone stole your song idea? Think of it as a compliment..."

"I think that third line in your second verse could use some work..."

"God writes the songs; I just hold the pen."

"Son, remember--EVERYBODY is having a bad day."