I don't think you can recreate anything from the past. You can not do it. If you're going to go out and imitate a Motown sound, you can't do it, it's impossible because of the studios and players involved and the atmosphere.

Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving.

On a street of right and wrong in every inch of sadness, rocks and tanks go hand in hand with madness.

The less I say the more my work gets done.

I love places that have an incredible history. I love the Italian way of life, I love the food, I love the people, I love the attitudes of Italians.

When your persona begins to take over your music and becomes more important, you enter a dangerous place. Once you have people around you who don't question you, you're in a dangerous place.

I'm very relaxed. I have a family, I have a partner of 20 years, I have a wonderful life; nothing could be better.