"Well, I just can't play the game anymore. I'm 63 years old, and I've been in the business for 40 years now. I take good advice and direction really well, but I don't need somebody that finished college two years ago to come in and tell me what I should be recording"

This quote by Charlie Daniels talks to the concept of experience and respect. He is stating that he has remained in the music business for 40 years and has actually made the respect of his peers and associates. He is also stating that he is open to listening and instructions, but he does not need somebody who is inexperienced to come in and tell him what he need to be recording. This quote speaks with the idea that experience and knowledge must be respected and that those who are more experienced should be offered the opportunity to make choices. It also speaks to the idea that those who are inexperienced should not be provided excessive power or authority. Charlie Daniels is saying that he has earned the respect of his peers and colleagues which he need to be offered the opportunity to make choices.