The hits I had in the '80s - I made those deals directly with American companies.

Most of my friends in Nashville - almost all of them - seem to have had hits in the '70s, either as artists or songwriters or producers.

There is just plenty of supply. There are deals coming out everywhere.

I feel the only way I can survive is to spend a lot of time writing songs. I have to have incredible, killer songs that also are hits, or I just don't have a chance.

I've had a few ditty hits.

That's where the rubber hits the road.