The self-confidence one builds from achieving difficult things and accomplishing goals is the most beautiful thing of all.

I didn't set out to write certain kinds of songs - I just set out to write good songs.

'Jesus' message was to love your neighbour as yourself, and there are people in need. I hope that people got that message.

I think that its an artist's responsibility to have a point of view. Society takes its cue from popular art. People need something to look to, something to provoke them into questioning whether they completely hate something or completely love something.

A lot of people saw Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland as persecuted and tragic and vulnerable, and I think a lot of gay men feel that way because of their particular predicament in society and not being accepted completely.

[George Michael] is a great songwriter and he makes very classy videos, like me.

Let love shine and we will find a way to come together.