It was a staggering moment when I first heard the news. Lennon was a most talented man and above all, a gentle soul. John and his colleagues set a high standard by which contemporary music continues to be measured.

Throughout my career, if I have done anything, I have paid attention to every note and every word I sing - if I respect the song. If I cannot project this to a listener, I fail.

I'm gonna live till I die.

You buy a Ferrari when you want to be somebody. You buy a Lamborghini when you are somebody.

Trouble just seems to come my way-unbidden, unwelcome, unneeded.

If you can make it there, you'll make it anywhere; it's up to you, New York, New York.

I'm for whatever gets you through the night