When Little Richard used to stand up and play it was just fabulous, and Liberace had the candlesticks and the rings and the gift of the gab. The piano's is the most ungainly rock' n' roll instrument of all time but those two people transcended it, as did Jerry Lee Lewis.

It's much too late to save myself from falling.

You can call me a fat, balding, talentless old queen who can't sing, but you can't tell lies about me.

Onstage, it was always comfortable for me, because that's where I felt at home. Offstage, it was a different situation. I was still shy offstage.

When stars collide, like you and I, no shadow blocks the sun" - The One

I'm the ultimate record fan. I still go out and buy records.

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.