I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.
Nowadays they say you need a special chip to put in the TV so kids can't watch this and that. In my day, we didn't need a chip. My mom was the chip. End of story.
I set my own rhythm, and I do believe it was usually a little faster than most other people's.
Music to me is just like breathing. I have to have it. It's part of me.
Don't go backwards - you've already been there.
Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor.