“ It's easier to force feed people than it is to give 'em what they want. It makes more money. Merle Haggard
“ When I grew up there wasn't air-conditioning or anything of that nature, and this old car had a wall thickness of about ten inches. So we had a little warmer house in the winter and a little cooler in… Merle Haggard
“ The only thing that I miss lately in all music is somebody that will put out a melody that you can whistle. It doesn't seem like there's anything happening like that. Merle Haggard
“ It sounds like something from a Woody Guthrie song, but it's true I was raised in a freight car. Merle Haggard
“ In 1960, when I came out of prison as an ex-convict, I had more freedom under parolee supervision than there's available... in America right now. Merle Haggard
“ I think I'm most proud of my family right now. I'm more into that then I've ever been. It also gives a new area to draw from in creativity with my songs. Merle Haggard
“ Everybody likes Johnny Cash. I think the sad part of it is his health is givin' him problems. Merle Haggard
