My life hasn't been the norm. The most interesting parts are before I got into show business. Jim Nabors More Quotes by Jim Nabors More Quotes From Jim Nabors One thing I've learned is when you find a best friend in this life, you better hang on. Jim Nabors bestyoubest-friendlife I had a liver transplant, then I had a pacemaker put in, then I had a new knee put it, then I had a heart valve put in. I'm almost brand new. I have a lot of new parts. Jim Nabors brandthennewheart I sang in the glee club and church choir, but I never sang a solo. I never thought of myself as a singer, and that might have crossed your mind, too. Jim Nabors thoughtmyselfchurchmind Kids are more rewarding than anything in life. They are the most enthusiastic, honest people in the world. And so beautiful. They look at me like an old friend. Jim Nabors mebeautifullifepeople I visited Minnie Pearl's home down in Nashville, and I liked it so much I asked the same man to help fix up my place. Jim Nabors downplacemanhome Life for my family was a real struggle, as it was for most in those farming communities in Alabama. Jim Nabors familyrealstrugglelife Making a success in show business is like getting a big promotion on a job. You get more prestige, more authority, more money - and you also get longer hours, more work, and more responsibility. It evens out. Jim Nabors moneybusinessworksuccess I'm a farmer! We have a farm that's part of the National Tropical Botanical Garden on Maui, and we raise macadamia nuts. Jim Nabors farmfarmergardennuts I'm very happy that I've had a partner of 38 years, and I feel very blessed. And, what can I tell you, I'm just very happy. Jim Nabors partneryoublessedhappy I really never watched myself on TV. Jim Nabors reallytvnevermyself It's always good to be home. Jim Nabors goodalwayshome I could go on all night about my wonderful experiences. Jim Nabors aboutgowonderfulnight A mother and a little boy were walking along, and I could tell the minute the recognition hit the little boy. As he walked by holding his mother's hand, he said in a real loud voice, 'Look, Mother. There goes an old Gomer Pyle.' Jim Nabors boylookmotherwalking I started singing in college just as a fun thing to entertain. Jim Nabors justsingingcollegefun When I went to Vietnam in 1971 with Bob Hope, we went to Da Nang, which was a Marine base. I just have to say it was one of the biggest thrills I have ever had. Jim Nabors sayjustvietnamhope I can perform whenever I want to, without the pressure of having to. Jim Nabors withouti-canpressurewant I was smart or lucky or both. I saved my money. I was on TV for 10 years, and then I spent eight more years on the road. Working on the road is where you really can save money if you put your mind to it. Jim Nabors yousmartmoneymind I guess I like to sing more than just about anything else in the world. Jim Nabors morejustlikeworld Even though I've got quite a bit of singing experience, I still get nervous when stretchin' my pipes. Jim Nabors getnervoussingingexperience If I can't afford a house, or afford to keep it, I don't want to have it. Jim Nabors affordkeephousewant
