I still have some very dear friends from school, and we get together whenever possible.

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.

I'm not psychic myself.

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

I am a combination of my entire family.

I first came to Brazil in the Sixties. Then I started coming back every year since touring most of the country. I grew to love it, the people, the music. I thought this is where I belong. I've been living in Brazil for the past 23 years. I call it my stress-free country.

I treat others exactly the way I want to be treated.