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
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
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
I think 'Shove It' hit at a time when people felt trapped in a dull, day-to-day job and rather than express their… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
I happen to think I'm a damn good singer and people come to see me sing, not because of my background. — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
I love the outlaw image and I think the industry has needed it. It takes the artist off a pedestal and brings… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
This world is full of people that want you to do things their way, not necessarily the way you want to do… — 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
I've been lucky to have a good reputation with writers. My strongest suit is that of an interpreter, so it's important for me to… — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
I think my best times were in the '70s, when I made the comeback. Then there was 1976, when 'Shove It' came along. — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
Epic was the first company to really believe in me, to work to help me. — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
I've spent my life just travelling and singing for beer or money or whatever. — Johnny Paycheck Copy Share Image
