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I have to say, I do love the Ovation guitars. If I had one guitar to play, it would be that one, and it's got nothing to do with having my name on it. I absolutely rely on it.

Standing ovations have become far too commonplace. What we need are ovations where the audience members all punch and kick one another.

The standing ovation threw me... to be held in such regard in a town so full of talent is quite something.

I was blown away by the standing ovation. I've had tributes before, sure, but I don't retain that feeling, and I wasn't prepared for it on Tuesday. But maybe you shouldn't retain these things or you'd be on a permanent high.

I like audiences and performing and, you know... applause!

I was always very grateful to 'em and am grateful to 'em now. I went back a couple of years ago and did their 20th anniversary show. But the longer I stayed on Hee Haw, the worse things got for me musically.

Applause that comes thundering with such force you might think the audience merely suffers the music as an excuse for its ovations.

I see the crowd singing 'Rock 'N Roll' or 'Back Road' at my concerts... they are anthems and they lift up your life.

Songs like Reach and S Club Party are pop classics. I'm really proud that I had a part in them.

I discovered after going to music festivals that I am a rock fan. I love the guitars, the phrasing, and the abandon of rock fans.