I can't help what I sound like. What I sound like is what i am. You know? I cannot be anything other that what I am.

Do it right or don't do it at all. That comes from my mom. If there's something I want to do, I'm one of those people that won't be satisfied until I get it done. If I'm trying to sing something and I can't get it, I'm going to keep at it until I get where I want it.

Even though I'm not Jewish...Israel is one of the few causes I feel good about supporting.

I set my own rhythm, and I do believe it was usually a little faster than most other people's.

Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together. You got some sugar and I don't; I borrow some of yours. Next month you might not have any flour; well, I'll give you some of mine.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder and tears are only rain to make love grow.

Sighted people, you gotta deal with them.