I never had a chance to play with dolls like other kids. I started working when I was six years old.
The only reason they're out there is to see me fall into the damn orchestra pit.
One day a whole damn song fell into place in my head.
I never sing a song the same way twice.
Singing songs like 'The Man I Love' or 'Porgy' is no more work than sitting down and eating Chinese roast duck, and I love roast duck.
Lust may be in the heart, though it be not seen by others; as guests may be in the house, though they look not out at the windows.