One day I promised God that if he would give me my voice back I would never smoke again. I got three octaves back after quitting.

I'm not great at putting my hair into a bun, but I'll do it if I have to.

I work myself into the ground. But I think I'm a nice friend and a good person, and I try to do my work as best I can.

Forget the image, forget the ensemble, forget the rumours, forget the short skirts, the big hair, whatever! I owe this to the fans and I will never forget you so I want to accept this award on behalf of all of you.

The best part of making music, for me, is collaborating and working with new people and fresh sounds and all those things that get people excited to continue in this business that we all love so much.

Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney's family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.

I just want one day off when I can go swimming and eat ice cream and look at rainbows.