I'm not one of those complicated, mixed-up cats. I'm not looking for the secret to life... I just go on from day to day, taking what comes.

The only male singer who I've seen besides myself and who's better than me--that is Michael Jackson.

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.

Fly me to the moon, let me play among the stars.

I play to all people - all colors, all creeds ~ drunk, sober, everybody.

People often remark that I'm pretty lucky. Luck is only important in so far as getting the chance to sell yourself at the right moment. After that, you've got to have talent and know how to use it.

Never yawn in front of a lady.