I mean, I inherited the disease of alcoholism, and I learned early to get help when I needed it. I always went to people who knew more than I did.

I know that. I'm having a ball. I'm not slap happy. I'm just filled up with joy and with peace and with all kinds of things that have eluded me for quite a few years. And they're back and they're thriving.

Smoking is one of the leading causes of all statistics.

The regrets of yesterday and the fear of tomorrow can kill you.

Maybe what a gay icon is, is a person who is rooted for — in other words, cheered on — by people who feel different.

There are so many girls, and so few princes.

To the general public, show business may just mean the artistic part, but the dollar and cents element is the reality every performer has to face.