There are a lot of people that never get their stories told.

You don't have to look a certain way to have a hit record.

I learned by experience that you can change your circumstance. It's as simple as the serenity prayer; it's a very, very real thing.

Really important issues are getting lost, so I can say I'm glad to be a citizen of the planet and do my part.

Sometimes I'm more true when I'm up onstage than I'm able to be in my regular life. It's not as exciting to be at home, but I've got to learn how to make that work, and then I will be an ordinary woman.

People come up to me all the time who saw Dad in 'Oklahoma!' or 'Pajama Game,' and they say they'll never forget it.

I'm happy to have been a positive influence.