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

Theory and harmony broadened my mind in music. I know what music is made of.

I do love to sing Jacques Brel songs, intensely. I get terribly excited, just by reading a couple of lines in any one of his songs.

Talent is a burden not a joy. I am not of this planet. I do not come from you. I am not like you.

This may be a dream, but I'll say it anyway: I was supposed to be married last year, and I bought a gown. When I meet Nelson Mandela, I shall put on this gown and have the train of it removed and put aside, and kiss the ground that he walks on and then kiss his feet.

What is love but a prelude to sorrow...with heartache ahead for your goal.

Life is short. People are not easy to know. They're not easy to know, so if you don't tell them how you feel, you're not going to get anywhere, I feel.