Lyle Lovett

The first time I toured with the 'Large Band' in 1988, I got so tired. If I just stood still anywhere, I could go to sleep. I was that tired. But I had to perform. And I did, and after that tour, I was much less fretful about going out onstage.

Never guess a woman's age. Never guess a woman's weight. Never even talk about weight in front of a woman. And never, ever ask a woman when she's due.

A woman comes to a table, and you're supposed to get up. Period. But I don't always do it. In general, you're supposed to do it every time. But sometimes you're seated against the wall, and it's awkward.

If you forget the words to your own song, you can always claim artistic license. Forget the words to the national anthem, and you're screwed.

Singing your own songs is all about individual expression.

I sort of cringe when I hear myself say the word 'work.' Getting to do something you love to do never really feels like work.

I've gotten to work with some wonderful directors and people who have been great teachers to me.