Related Clues:

• 'So I ___ ...'
• For example, Southern states
• Informal remarks?
• "So I __ to myself ..."
• Relates, colloquially
• '-- who?!'
• Voices
• 'Really? -- who?!'
• Verb in Popeye-ese
• Declares, informally
• Utters 'yes' in a steamship
• Traditional Mexican strolling musician
• Speaks out
• 37-Across, informally
• Verbalises