I don't know what my life would have been like if I'd never gotten into show business.

My father worked hard, but we were still very poor; and I didn't want anybody arguing about money, so I became the entertainer, the one who wanted everyone to be happy. I didn't want there to be any problems.

I think that if my voice for some reason changes - because your voice does change - then it's time for me not to sing.

It has always been, and still is, my intention to build a playground in Central Park.

You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.

I learned something from that. If someone asks me something that I really don't want to do, I say no. I have to trust that. And I'm not afraid to talk money.

I keep a great organiser, I try to keep my priorities in the right place.