135 Quotes by Merle Haggard

Buck influenced a lot of people, from The Beatles to me. Buck and I were in a lot of battles over the years, always on the same side. Over the last few years, we'd become closer. He even flew up to Portland to see me when I opened for Dylan last year. We were outlaws together.

He was an asshole, so I hit him.

He has this crazy style, and he has this mystique about him. He's still that way. You know, nobody knows Bob Dylan. They think they do, but I don't think they do. He's very close to his chest with his own cards. I think he'll remain that way.

Boys, we've done found the prettiest city in America. You've got to see it.

I've smoked Camels for more years than I care to mention, but I haven't had a cigarette since '91. I haven't had a joint since '95.

And then, of course, there's a couple that claim to be, but I haven't done any DNA tests or anything.

It's a wonderful thing to live as long as I have and to be appreciated and, well, just to be here for it.

That I'm a contrary old son of a bitch, I guess,

Oh, I think I'm most proud of my music and my children, and my current wife. She's been very supportive and probably responsible for me being here.