Johnny Paycheck

“My music's always been about life. And situations. Situation comedies, situation life.”

“I've spent my life just travelling and singing for beer or money or whatever.”

“I've seen more than a few singers sleep their way through their medleys; if you're going to do them like you're sleeping, why bother?”

“I'll try anything once to see if I like it. And if I like it, I'll stick with it no matter what anybody says. I won't do something that will hurt somebody else, but I'll do what I damn well please. If something makes me feel good, I'll do it.”

“I've never held a real job in my life. I've always just looked for a place to stay. And if I didn't find it, I'd sleep in the streets.”

“You can't hide in national prominence.”

“I've always tried to keep an eye on where my bread is buttered and if you don't have a song you can sink your teeth into, you're in trouble.”

“It doesn't matter to me where I play, as long as I pack it.”

“I just stand up for my beliefs. And what I believe in is me.”

“I was a pretty wild kid, I guess.”

“I'm sort of a hard-nose at times.”

“Life isn't all good stuff.”

“In my earlier days I was really, you know, rugged.”

“Any musician will tell you they have played for free just because they wanted an audience and a chance to play.”

“Epic was the first company to really believe in me, to work to help me.”

“When you live a good, clean life things really pay off for you.”

“Yeah, I like acting. I'd like to do more of it. I want to do it all.”

“Well, I'd like to be remembered by all my work, instead of one song. But a lot of times you get tagged that way.”

“Most people are dissatisfied with their bag, they work hard to get a damn raise. Inflation eats it up. They're locked into the whole system.”

“Johnny Paycheck is no different than anybody.”