A biography for Jimmy Deanhasn’t been written yet.
“I went further on less talent than anyone, but I was a damned good entertainer.”
“I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”
“I made more money yesterday than I ever thought I'd make in an entire lifetime. But it's like somebody's going to take it all away from me and I'll be back in Texas, installing them damned irrigation wells. I didn't like that when I was sixteen. And I know I wouldn't like it when I'm eighty.”
“Being a Baptist won't keep you from sinning, but it'll sure as hell keep you from enjoying it.”
“I better know how to take care of myself.”
“I'm exactly where I want to be - we live out here on the James River outside Richmond. I have three ponds, and we catch the biggest, most beautiful bass you've ever looked at in your life.”