I think that most great artists who are extremely known, as I am, would intimidate a lot of people. I don't want to do that to people, but I know I do.

Just like you can buy grades of silk, you can buy grades of justice.

I really feel that if you're gonna be good, you gotta practice... Practice whatever the hell you do.

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

I don't know what would have happened to me if I hadn't been able to hear.

Music is my life, professionally, for nearly 60 years. To be recognized by the academy is still the highest honor.

I think that most great artists who are extremely known, as I am, would intimidate a lot of people. I don't want to do that to people, but I know I do.