I'm still strong and in the best shape to continue living my life.
Every time I talk about this, I say: when the singer is singing, he must be respected, you must be able to hear what he's saying. You can't put a trombone and a drum up there, and a microphone on the drum, microphones on everybody. You can't hear what he's saying.
As long as your heart beats, one is never too old.
Everyone should have a philosophy for living better.
I am still simple, just as if I were beginning.
Ry Cooder for me is a master, a great master that has a wonderful feel for Cuban music. He's also paid tribute my talent a bit, even though I don't know half of what he knows.