The greatest voice of all time.

I sure lost my musical direction in Hollywood. My songs were the same conveyer belt mass production, just like most of my movies were.

I've had a pretty good lesson in human nature. It's more important to try to surround yourself with people who can give you a little happiness, because you only pass through this life once, Jack. You don't come back for an encore.

I'm left, you're right, and she's gone. You're right, and I'm left all alone.

The closest I ever came to getting married was just before I started singing. In fact, my first record saved my neck.

We do two shows a night for five weeks. A lotta times we'll go upstairs and sing until daylight - gospel songs. We grew up with it...It more or less puts your mind at ease. It does mine.

Singers come and go, but if you're a good actor, you can last a long time.