Quotes By Kenny Rogers

You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, Know when to walk away and know when to run. You never count your money when you're sittin' at the table. There'll be time enough for countin' when the dealin's done.

There has to be chemistry in a duet, but if you go beyond the point of friendship and attraction, you lose something.

I'm so totally future oriented that, for me, I don't know what the future's about, but I can promise you it's gonna be exciting.

My mom loved to sing - and I'll go on record and say she was the worst singer ever. I'd get up and move away from her!

I had holes in my jeans well before it was fashionable.

Growing older is not upsetting; being perceived as old is.

There is a trade off - as you grow older you gain wisdom but you lose spontaneity.

A smart man isn't necessarily one who knows all the answers, but knows where to find them.

You can't make old friends. You either have them or you don't.

I've always said music should make you laugh, make you cry or make you think.

George Jones will always be one of the most amazing singers who ever lived. He was a true Country Music legend who made music very personal to the listener - I think more than anyone else. He will be dearly missed, but always remembered.

It's not all wet towels and naked women. I was so disappointed to learn that.

I think when you're in the public eye, you feel a pressure to stay younger looking.

There's a new hit rock group or singer every five minutes, but with country music, you have one hit and those people love you forever.

The Hall of Fame is forever, baby!

Working with Dolly is a great rush for me because we are good friends, and we have been, forever. We just flirted a lot. I can't explain it, but flirting is more electric than passion. It's the anticipation. She does it better than anybody I've ever seen, and it's just good fun.

We did some massive flirting in front of the nation, but there was never anything more than that.