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

I question what emotion Manilow touches. People are entertained by him. But are they emotionally moved? I don't believe anything that Barry Manilow sings.

I don't feel any pressure from fans. But I'm always in some kind of state of emotional turmoil. I would not describe myself as happy-go-lucky. That's not to say that I'm not happy.

Facts can be turned into art if one is artful enough.

All lies and jests, still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.

Kodachrome, it gives us those nice bright colors Gives us the greens of summers Makes you think all the world's a sunny day, oh yeah! I got a Nikon camera, I love to take a photograph So momma, don't take my Kodachrome away.

When I was 15, I made a solo record. It made Artie very unhappy. He looked upon it as something of a betrayal.