I am scared of my father to this day. My father walked in the room - and God knows I am telling the truth - I have fainted in his presence many times. I have fainted once to be honest. I have thrown up in his presence because when he comes in the room and this aura comes and my stomach starts hurting and I know I am in trouble.

That’s why I hate to take credit for the songs I’ve written. I feel that somewhere, someplace, it’s been done and I’m just a courier bringing it into the world.

I put real pressure on myself and I demand the best out of myself.

I am always writing a potpourri of music. I want to give the world escapism through the wonder of great music and to reach the masses.

I love to read. I wish I could advise more people to read. There's a whole other world in books.

I love animals because all they really want from you is love. Too bad that's even too much to ask for from some people.

My mother is fine. For me it perfection.