My show business career doesn't mean I can't write a symphony. It just means I was never asked to write one.

I think that when NASA works on a moon shot, they know too well that all of the people working on it must do their job at 110 percent. Sometimes they probably put in 18 hour days, but they're aiming for the moon, and that's what counts

Normally I can balance two or three things. The problem is when you're out of work and don't have anything to balance. I think people assume you're always busy. You go through dry spells.

You mustn't underestimate an audience's intelligence.

If I'm within reach and can be helpful, I have a tendency to say 'Yes.' It's hard to say 'No.

The biggest thrill you can have is to tell people one of your songs, and have them be able to hum it.

I can make a song up about anything: garbage, the weather, things in the news.