Some people might think that sex is the highest experience you can have. I tend to think that music is.

The only reason I'd ever get a sex change operation is to see what it's like to be right all the time.

Gershwin inspired me very much. The concept of 'That Lucky Old Sun' was inspired by 'Rhapsody in Blue' - not influenced, but inspired.

I think in terms of emotions. And feelings. So sometimes what I say may not always be clear. But creatively, there's a lot to be said for that way of thinking.

I have stage fright every single concert I've ever done. I have at least four or five minutes of it. It's absolute living hell.

You say how you feel, and songs don't lie. Songs are the most honest form of human expression there is--there's nothing that lies about a song.

You don't really know what to believe until the Government denies it.