Later in life, the memories I have of my mother are of constant work balanced with caring for my ailing father.

As an entertainer, my job is to help people have fun.

Music has been one of the most beautiful things in my life and will always be a very big part of who I am and what I do.

When I write a song it's always from the point of view: makes the song the best it can be.

I don't want anything from Cuba. I want them to be free and enjoy the things I enjoy.

I wouldn't recommend working with your partner for everyone, because it's tough. There's got to be a really keen balance. You've got to know when to stop being the manager and become the husband. I can't go home and complain to my husband about my manager.

I think we should all live the moment. But you also have to think ahead. You have to think, 'Am I going to be happy with this five, ten years from now? Is it going to let me evolve and grow, or am I going to grow to one day wish I had never done it?' Sometimes you just have to think a little bit ahead.