A man without makeup is like a cake without icing.

I am singing in an operatic voice for the public, to bring something more to Rock and Roll. Because in a Rock and Roll performance, the singer talks to the public whereas in Opera the singer only talks to a character, inside a story. The public sees this as a picture, I want to transport this picture into the room where the public is.

Well, you know, I am in the business and I like to promote myself.

My music is L-O-V-E because it's a gift, and you only give something when you feel it deeply.

People are so nice to each other on holidays...especially at Christmas. Why don't people beat up each other at Christmas? Now that would be fun!

I approach everything as an absolute outsider. It is the only way I can break so many rules.

Elvis Presley is my spiritual father, and as you may know Maria Callas is my spiritual mother.