There are too many overlooked workers out there in America. They deserve more credit. — Johnny Paycheck America Copy Share Image
I worked all my life to get to the penthouse and there ain't nothin' there. — Johnny Paycheck All my life Copy Share Image
I hope it doesn't come to the place where people come to see an outlaw instead of a singer. — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
It's hard to explain how you feel after 27 years, when you finally hit big. — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
You know, being impatient is the worst lick for somebody young, especially in this business. — Johnny Paycheck Being Copy Share Image
Any musician will tell you they have played for free just because they wanted an audience and a chance to play. — Johnny Paycheck Audience Copy Share Image
Well, I'd like to be remembered by all my work, instead of one song. But a lot of times you get tagged… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
I sing about the little guy who's been kicked around by the big guy. I like to sing about things that are… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
I tended not to give a damn about anything in life because I didn't think life gave a damn about me. — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
Most people are dissatisfied with their bag, they work hard to get a damn raise. Inflation eats it up. They're locked into… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
When people don't understand something, they condemn it. That's what's happened to me. They've condemned me without taking time to understand me. — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
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… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
I like President Carter; I think he has done a good job considering all the things he's had to face. — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
I've been lucky to have a good reputation with writers. My strongest suit is that of an interpreter, so it's important for… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
Take Glen Campbell. Now, Glen's real soft. By that, I mean you put him on the street and he couldn't make it.… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
Women have asked for equal rights, and I think having equal rights means sharing all the responsibilities of our country. Now, I'm… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
I'm a man who believes that right is right and wrong is wrong. Treat me right, and I will give you my… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
I'll try anything once to see if I like it. And if I like it, I'll stick with it no matter what… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image