Many times I feel different like a different person.

The allusion was that I was actually naked. I loved that. It always, kind of shocked people enough that they became mine immediately.

I only knew classical music, which to me was the only true music. The only way I could survive at the bar was to mix the classical music with popular songs, and that meant I had to sing. What happened was that I discovered I had a voice plus the talent to mix classical music together with more popular songs, which at the time I detested.

I had spent many years pursuing excellence, because that is what classical music is all about... Now it was dedicated to freedom, and that was far more important.

I believe the time will come when the whole definition of pop music will change. It will get to the point where a song will not be a good song until it has a high level of creativity in writing and performance. In other words, in order to be popular, songs will have to meet these high standards.

It's time to take a look at my failures and stop calling them successes. Now I can start working at something that can use me best.

I was not reluctant to become a singer. Singing has been an activity I've done my whole life, without thought.