I never had a rivalry with Madonna. You don't knock another sister, ever. There's room for everybody on this planet; you don't have to be like anyone else.

The '80s was a really creative and brave period. Remember, it was a period of ultraconservatism, and so you needed brave people to push ahead like that.

I've got a Grammy and Emmy, I'd like to have a Tony.

It's that anonymous person who meanders through the streets and feels what's happening there, feels the pulse of the people, who's able to create.

Before I became famous I had a very full life, and that gave me a lot to pick from. I always use everything. It always comes in handy. Working with animals... Well, I just enjoyed that. That was the most peaceful time.

You know, I've been playing with my hair color ever since I was nine.

The more you practice and study, the better you are so I still practice and study all the time.