A lot of things I am, and a lot of things I am not. But I think I'm about as good an American as there is. I love this country. It's been very, very good to me. And it will be good to anybody if they are willing to give of themselves. Jimmy Dean americancountrygive share on social
I think the kids in school that laughed at the clothes that we wore and the house that we lived in, and then my mother had to cut hair... I think that was a good motivator. Every time they laughed at me, they just built a fire, and there was only one way to put it out - to try and show 'em I was as good as they were. Jimmy Dean buildclothecut share on social
When I was a kid, I used to think, 'Man, if I could ever afford all the ice cream I want to eat, that's as rich as I ever want to be.' Jimmy Dean affordcreameat Change image and share on social
I went further on less talent than anyone, but I was a damned good entertainer. Jimmy Dean damnentertainergood Change image and share on social
Being a Baptist won't keep you from sinning, but it'll sure as hell keep you from enjoying it. Jimmy Dean baptistenjoyhell Change image and share on social
I was a hard-workin' little boy. Oh, I worked. Pullin' cotton, shockin' grain, cuttin' wheat, loadin' wheat, choppin' cotton, cleanin' chicken houses, milkin' cows, plowin'. Jimmy Dean boychickenchoppin Change image and share on social
My favorite song? 'Amazing Grace.' Anybody singing it. But the best it'll ever be done is by the Scottish National Pipe band and their National Orchestra. It'll bring tears to your eyes. Jimmy Dean amazebandbring Change image and share on social
You know you're getting old when you go to more funerals than you do weddings. Jimmy Dean funeralwedding Change image and share on social
Poverty was the greatest motivating factor in my life. Jimmy Dean factorgreatlife Change image and share on social