I always wear the same thing at home. I can't be bothered with jewelry. My pants have elastic waists. I like to be comfortable. There are so many more important things to worry about.

I think when I was younger, I wanted to be a star, until I became a star, and then it's a lot of work. It's work to be a star. I don't enjoy the stardom part. I only enjoy the creative process.

The dream - you never achieve it. The excitement of life lies in the hope, in the striving for something rather than the attainment.

You know, I can't remember my good reviews. I remember negative ones. They stay in my mind.

The audience is the barometer of the truth.

I don't read music. Not even essentially. Not even nonessentially.

I just don't like the idea of her singing my songs. Who the hell does she thinks she is? The world doesn't need another Streisand! (on Diana Ross)