I don't have to compete in the charts. I can just be myself as a musician, a songwriter and play with the musicians that I really love.

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

It'll take you a couple of vodka and tonics to set you on your feet again.

No tears to damn you when jealousy burns.

There is nothing wrong with going to bed with someone of your own sex. People should be very free with sex, they should draw the line at goats.

I've always wanted to smash a guitar over someone's head. You just can't do that with a piano.

Don't you know I”m still standing better than I ever did. Looking like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid. I'm still standing after all this time.