The biggest family in the world is my fans.

In essence, I'm a sophisticated cotton picker.

I sent my daughter 40 roses last November because I thought she was 40. And she laughed her head off. She is not going to be 40 until this year!

The river is constantly turning and bending and you never know where it's going to go and where you'll wind up. Following the bend in the river and staying on your own path means that you are on the right track. Don't let anyone deter you from that.

When I played Lady Day, I took Aba onstage with me as a joke. He started singing-in tune!-and the audience loved it.

I don't have to have the biggest house or the biggest car or the longest mink, but quality of life is really glamorous.

I stayed on my own path and did not follow the herd. I made a way for myself.