You can have a lot of New York and still see what's going on in the rest of the world, I think - like in China.

I lived on the north side of Detroit. Right down the street from me there was a young man by the name of Smokey Robinson. I was very proud to live down the street from him because he was our only celebrity in town. He was singing with the Miracles.

I want an autobiography without revealing any personal information.

I'd traveled a lot, was going temporarily insane and became very successful, but there was no one to take that all home to.

The first time I heard a Billie Holiday record, I thought, 'What's so great about Billie Holiday?'

So I'm not worried about the emotions I carry with me, because I'm happy that I have them; I think it's good for the work I do. The emotions that are not healthy are the ones you hold inside, like anger.

I am in prayer for his kids and the family.