I'm not stopping. My dream has come true, and I'm staying.

Too often, the opportunity knocks, but by the time you push back the chain, push back the bolt, unhook the two locks and shut off the burglar alarm, it's too late.

You know, I'm pretty much an open book.

I say what's in my heart, and I do it in my concerts.

I've always wanted to record a jazz record. I did one in the '70s with Barbara Carroll. It's been a journey.

There was a subtlety about Peggy Lee. It was powerful. There was a valuable use of space. Everything was not cluttered. Her voice was out front and was the key instrument.

I don't think I was considered to be a cabaret singer because I didn't have patter that was written.