Also, any older song, especially any World War II songs remind me of Mama. She goes around the house either whistling or singing all the time. It drives my sister Alice crazy when we're playing games and Mama does that while it's Alice's turn!

It really has lifted my spirits. It's intensified my faith, given me more hope. That's what music does for me.

How was I to know that I'd be ok? I thought I'd lose it all when you walked away. How was I to know that I'd be this strong? I had what it takes all along. How was I to know?

At this time when I turn 50, because so there's many of my friends and family who didn't get to see 50-years-old, and so, I'm celebrating for them too.

Get as much out of life as you possibly can with all the passion that goes with it. Then give it back with all the love and respect it deserves.

There's a lot of power in putting it out in the universe. It's telling your subconscious mind, 'This is what's gonna happen.'

To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.