I grew up not understanding what was true and what was not true. It gave me a sense of unreality. I was told that this man [mom's lover] was not my mother's lover - when he was. I was told he was there as a male babysitter for my brother so that he would learn sports and other manly things.

Then I went through a big Peggy Lee stage, then I became Annie Ross, then Judy Collins.

I haven't got time for the pain.

You know, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997 I realized I had spent too long arranging my attitude.

Do you know how many concerts I've done in my whole life, in more than 35 years of performing? Sixty-four.

We need role models who are going to break the mold.

I've learned that nobody's perfect, and I don't expect myself to be perfect anymore.