I’m more private than people realize. I’m not that easy to get to know. Yes, you can lose somebody overnight, yes, your whole life can be turned upside down. Life is short. It can come and go like a feather in the wind. I’m not going to be somebody who wants to hold on to my fame for the rest of my life. It was just like a dream. I could have ended up with an album that’s not all that different from anything else coming out of Nashville. Mutt made the difference. He took these songs, my attitude, my creativity, and colored them in a way that is unique. It’s important to give it all you have while you have the chance. Later in my life, I’m going to look back and smile and be very fulfilled. I know that if I don’t give it my all right now I’ll regret it later. That’s very important to me, because I’ve worked all my life to have this. My goal is to appeal to as many people as I can. I’m not looking to leave country, but I do want to have more international success. So many people bare their midriffs, I don’t know why mine is such an issue. Without a doubt, the best way to get to know me is through my music. Writing is very much a playground; an artistic playground. It’s the most fun thing I do. | 
