What you were singing about was believable and convincing, that's the key to a great singer.

I had no credit cards. I had no checks. I was cash only until I was probably 30 years old.

Most artists I know had one person in their life who told them they were the second coming of the baby Jesus, and another person that told them they weren't worth anything, and they believed them both, you know?

For one kiss, darling, I swear everything I would give. Cause you're a walking, talking reason to live.

From the beginning, I imagined I would have a long work life.

I was always concerned with writing to my age at a particular moment. That was the way I would keep faith with the audience that supported me as I went along.

I go to put my arm around you and you give me a look like I'm way out of bounds.