I get the news I need on the weather report And I have nothing to do today but smile

People ask how I feel about getting old. I tell them I have the same question. I'm learning as I go.

I have my books and my poetry to protect me

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.

The record company stay out of my way. Whenever the record is finished, they take it.

Being an artist doesn't mean that you're a good artist. That was the bargain I first made with myself: I'd say, I'm an artist, but I'm not really very good.

All I've got to do today is smile.