Art is the only thing you cannot punch a button for. You must do it the old-fashioned way. Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises.

I have never given all of myself, even vocally, to anyone. I was taught to sing on your interest, not your capital.

... we performers are monsters. We are a totally different, far-out race of people. I totally and completely admit, with no qualmsat all, my egomania, my selfishness, coupled with a really magnificent voice.

Stay up and really burn the midnight oil. There are no compromises.

I am here and you will know that I am the best and will hear me.

If you're not feeling good about you, what you're wearing outside doesn't mean a thing.

Be black, shine, aim high.