When you reach that kind of successful pinnacle, it is the nature of the business and the press and everything that they go about tearing you down.

We have a war dictator who was not elected, he snuck in. so he punishes people that threaten him in any way, or even say something he doesn't like. It has no resemblance to democracy.

People used to say nobody can sing my songs but me, they're too personal.

Woke up, it was a Chelsea morning, and the first thing that I knew there was milk and toast and honey and a bowl of oranges, too.

I could drink a case of you, darlin'...and I would still be on my feet, yes I would still be on my feet.

I never really wanted to be a star. I didn't like entering a room with all eyes on me. I still don't really like the attention of a birthday party.

everything comes and goes; pleasure moves on too early and trouble leaves too slow