But I have no money. I have nothing but the ten fingers of my hands, a wife,and nine children.

VOA: special.2010.05.13

"When I was determined to earn a living for my darling wife and two children, the music business was awful slow during the folk revival.

VOA: standard.2010.06.07

"But I stand here tonight full of hope for our future, full of expectations and dreams, not just for my children but for all the children of New Jersey, Kim and I are going to get to work to make that happens, starting tomorrow."

VOA: standard.2009.11.03