I received a beautiful welcome to the world of music. I want to give something back to the younger generation.

I am a very simple person. In spite of all that has happened to me, I have tried to remain the simple person I started out.

You never know what little bundle of encouragements artists carry around with them, what little pats on the back from what hands, what newspaper clipping, what word of hope from what teacher. I suppose the so-called faith in ourselves is the foundation of our talent, but I am sure these encouragements are the mortar that holds it together.

I think a life in music is a life beautifully spent, and this is what I have devoted my life to.

If you know why you fall in love, you aren't in love

If you see me once, you cannot confuse me with another.

People have a right to criticize.