I have a strong sense of self, but that's not a negative thing.

I need space between me and the audience - and the more space the better.

There's nothing in the world so sad as talking to a man who never knew his life was his for making.

There's a real sense of desperation when you grow up in poverty.

You have to believe in yourself before anybody else believes in you.

Every song asks to be sung in a different way.

I refused then like I do now to let anybody tie me down