The Catholic religion at the time was much darker and more mysterious. The entire mass was in Latin. The church was - if you go to my church now, it's incredibly bright inside. But at - when I was young, it was very dark inside. And it was just the difference in the way that they've painted it since I've gone there. And it strives for a very different and welcoming spirit.

Put your makeup on, fix your hair up pretty. And meet me tonight in Atlantic City

The light from the oncoming train focuses the mind.

Certainly tolerance and acceptance were at the forefront of my music.

Now everyone dreams of a love faithful and true, But you and I know what this world can do. So let's make our steps clear so the other may see. And I'll wait for you...should I fall behind wait for me.

Show a little faith there is magic in the night. You ain't a beauty, but hey you're alright, and that's alright with me.

Sometimes I do an automatic songs, songs that you don't really think about, or work on. You just look back and it sorta surprises you.