I owe Marilyn Monroe a real debt … she personally called the owner of the Mocambo, and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do it, she would take a front table every night. She told him – and it was true, due to Marilyn’s superstar status – that the press would go wild. The owner said yes, and Marilyn was there, front table, every night. The press went overboard. After that, I never had to play a small jazz club again. She was an unusual woman – a little ahead of her times. And she didn’t know it.

I don't want to say the wrong thing, which I always do. I think I do better when I sing.

It isn't where you came from, its where you're going that counts.

I think I do better when I sing.

She is amazingly creative, bringing so much more to a song than just a singer. She is a first-class musician and the most gracious person in the world.

Sometimes when we're flying or in the hotel, I might run over songs, or in the bathroom.

When I'm on stage I feel at home