I like to sing. I write music. Country songs. You have to if you’re in Nashville. It’s part of the lease. You sign a lease that says, I will write country songs and pay my rent on time.

Meaning of the quote

Jim Varney, an American actor, says that if you live in Nashville, you have to write country music. It's like a rule or a part of the deal you make to rent a place there. You have to agree to write country songs and pay your rent on time.

About Jim Varney

Jim Varney was an acclaimed American actor and comedian, best known for his iconic role as Ernest P. Worrell. He also voiced Slinky Dog in the Toy Story movies and appeared in various films and TV commercials throughout his career. Sadly, Varney passed away in 2000 due to lung cancer.

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