I, along with the critics, have never taken myself very seriously.

What do you expect me to do? Sleep alone?

What is a genius? What is a living legend? What is a megastar? Michael Jackson -- that's all. And when you think you know him, he gives you more. I think he is one of the finest people to hit this planet, and, in my estimation, he is the true King of Pop, Rock and Soul.

A strong film director does leave you to your devices. A strong director allows you to be free and you trust that he's there and he will tell you if you've gone too far. A strong director allows you to be much more experimental and take greater chances than a director who isn't secure within himself.

I've been through it all, baby, I'm mother courage.

There's no deodorant like success.

I think I'm finally growing up - and about time.