I love animals to the extent that my home is my dog's home! Which means that nothing is too good for my Freckles-chairs, couches, beds. But I do draw the line on chipmunks nibbling at my table linens, bedding, blankets, etc.

I vowed that whenever my family needed me, I would give up everything to go to them, no matter what. The show must go on was meaningless to me.

I am harder on myself than anyone else could be.

I have never known stage-fright at any time.

There's no second chance on stage, and I was trained to make the most of my first chance.

In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed.

An entertainer should in his public performance keep himself out of any controversy, political or otherwise.