We got on American Bandstand, where kids would dance to a record and then rate it. We called ourselves Tom and Jerry. I was Jerry.

And I must be what I must be and face tomorrow.

I think my hight had the most significant single effect on my existence, aside from my brain. In fact, it's part of an inferior-superior syndrome. I think I have an inferior brain and an inferior stature, if you really want to get brutal about it.

I don't consider myself to be a major talent, so the only solace I can take is to hope I'm growing.

People often called us perfectionists, but we were not looking for perfection. We were looking for some kind of magic in the music.

Anthony Heilbut has been a guide and a mentor to me. I know of no one who has the love and depth of knowledge of this extraordinary author.

I don't like fashion. It's very heartless.