I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine.

I learn my songs by ear.

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

I just can't read music.

I have never known stage-fright at any time.

I could not separate myself off stage from myself on stage, as so many actors can.

I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine.