I'm going to be as big as Sinatra.

I grew up beyond proud - we didnt have much, but we had a lot of love.

Becoming successful is a relentless pursuit. Its good that its that way: When it does come, you learn to know how to appreciate it, and know how lucky you are to be doing something that you love so much.

Pardon the way that I stare, there's nothing else to compare. The sight of you leaves me weak, there are no words left to speak.

It was very important to establish a sound, so that people heard a record on the radio and knew immediately that it was you.

I'm going to be as big as Sinatra.

I always believed a singer should be able to sing any kind of song. If I wanted to sing a Cole Porter song, I should be able to do that. Or Sherry, I should be able to do that. Or a Dylan song.