I always felt that I was one of the women who helped lay the foundation for rock and roll. But I'd always been overlooked by the Hall of Fame.

I dont think you ever get tired of the well-written, well-crafted songs.

The music business can be very cold. And it doesn't honor its elders.

I didnt really have an agenda for my talent. I just wanted to be able to sing.

I still sing because I love the sound of applause, because it's who I am, and because I still can.

I'm sorry if I took some things for granted, I'm sorry for the chains I put on you. But more than anything, I'm sorry for myself for living without you.

I always loved reading. I always was the spelling bee champion. I always loved words. I always wanted to know what they meant, why you used them, who first said them. I was always interested in that.