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Quotes About the Marriage of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

Here are some quotes by and about the 35-year marriage of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.

June, about Johnny, 2002: "I have always enjoyed being a part of his life. I've always loved him, and he's always loved me."
Source: IMDB

Rosanne Cash, about June, 2003: "My daddy has lost his dearest companion ... and his soul mate. If being a wife were a corporation, June would have been a CEO. It was her most treasured role."
Source: USA Today

Family statement after Johnny's death, 2003: "We also take solace in the knowledge that he is again reunited with his dearest companion, June."
Source: CNN.com

Merle Kilgore, after John's death, 2003: "The 'Man in Black' is now wearing white as he joins his wife June in the angel band."
Source: CNN

June, about Johnny: "One morning, about four o'clock, I was driving my car just about as fast as I could. I thought, 'Why am I out on the highway this time of night?' I was miserable, and it all came to me: 'I'm falling in love with somebody I have no right to fall in love with...I can't fall in love with this man, but it's just like a ring of fire.'"
Source: Rolling Stone

Johnny in his autobiography: "She's the greatest woman I have ever known. Nobody else, except my mother, comes close."
Source: USA Today.com

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