I had a very unusual contract. Most artists actually pay for their record dates and it comes out of their royalties. I paid for nothing.

I wasn't driven. I just really loved what I did.

Songs suffer at the mercy of the performer.

I've got a computer, but I won't go near it.

When rock music came in, I wasn't bitter about it. I was puzzled.

You knew after eight bars that you were hearing something just absolutely new and unique.

I just learned my lyrics and tried not to bump into the trumpet player. That was my philosophy.