But until we get rid of that shame, then people are going to stay underground, they are not going to get tested, and we're facing an uphill battle [with AIDS].

I love people who expect me to wear great, feathery costumes- and I do it. It's like an actor getting into his costume for his part. I don't really feel that part until I'm into whatever I'm going to wear.

I didn't sleep with anyone till I was 23.

I have no one to leave the money to. I'm a single man. I like spending my money.

Johnny, can't you come out to play in your empty garden?

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

I had a little Richard and that black piano, oh that sweet Georgia Peach, and the boy form Tupelo.