I think it's fun to love-to-hate people.
Life's too short. I'm not!
I think, for me, I have to remember that I'm telling a story in some way.
I wanted to honor [George Gershwin]. He's a great American songwriter.
After 9/11, I was like many people in New York City and got a little depressed. I began to check myself into The Waldorf Astoria for room service, movies and just to chill. I wanted to contribute to the great city of Manhattan.
You've got to find ways to breathe while you're dancing so that when it comes time for you to stop and sing again, you have it. To prepare, I do a lot of aerobic activity. Many times at the gym, people will look at me because I'll be on the treadmill humming.