I knew Elvis Presley very well. He always felt somebody was after him. When you have that kind of a fear, that kind of an attitude, you attract people who want to do you harm.

I had to dare a little bit. Who am I kidding-I had to dare a lot. Dont wear one ring, wear five or six. People ask how I can play with all those rings, and I reply, Very well, thank you.

My whole trick is to keep the tune well out in front. If I play Tchaikovsky, I play his melodies and skip his spiritual struggle.

Nobody will believe in you unless you believe in yourself.

People who sit back and wait for somebody to take care of them are the people that if shown a way, can be useful to our society.

When the reviews are bad I tell my staff that they can join me as I cry all the way to the bank.

What you said hurt me very much. I cried all the way to the bank.