“Most people like me are having a tough time. But it's fine. I don't really think about it as a career. I don't need to have a million bucks, but it keeps me in music and without a day job, so it's working out fine.” PeopleThinkingNeedsJobsCareersMillionsFineToughWork OutLike MeTough TimesBucksDay Jobs Author:Freedy Johnston
“The most sophisticated pop musician that I knew of and liked was Paul McCartney.” MusicianPopsSophisticatedPop Music Author:Freedy Johnston
“At that time there was, but they didn't have the guitar I wanted. There are only about 2000 people there and the next town was Dodge City 40 or 50 miles away and I didn't have a car. So it was easier to order it through the mail - which you shouldn't do. But it turned out okay. It was one of those Ovations - there's not much danger in ordering one of those.” PeopleWantedOrderNextCitiesCarDangerEasierOkayTownsGuitarMilesMailMiles AwayDodgeOvation Author:Freedy Johnston
“Well I'm not a storyteller, as far as telling stories which relate to experiences in my own life. That's not what I do. I write songs which have a narrative and attempt to make sense and tell a story - sure! But whenever I hear the word "storyteller" I think of a children's musician.” ThinkingWritingWellsChildrenStoriesSongMy OwnMusicianRelateNarrativeMake SenseStorytellerMy Own LifeTelling Stories Author:Freedy Johnston
“I'm a snake oil salesman as much as anyone else, but I try to keep something for myself.” TryingOilSnakesMusic BusinessSalesman Author:Freedy Johnston
