I like Brazilians and I like their values. They believe in family.

A fool will lose tomorrow reaching back for yesterday

We are all here to be a service to those who can't be a service to themselves. We can give people hope and more reasons for being human.

Years ago I learned to be totally responsible for Dionne Warwick. I will not wait for opportunities. I will create them.

My songs are like my children. I love every single one of them.

Man will never understand woman and vice versa. We are oil and water. An equal level can never be maintained, as one will always excel where the other doesn't, and that breeds resentment.

I try to be cognisant of when and how and what I eat and get as much rest as I possibly can, as that helps the vocal cords.