I like to sing to Verdi, I like singing to Sibelius, and Mahler maybe.

There's prejudice everywhere. I don't think the music industry is as bad as the movie industry. But I have taken a few hits over the years for my sexuality, and for being honest about my life. In the end, it's the music that rules the roost.

I was in the forest jumping around daffodils while everyone was high on heroin.

I've been thinking of trying my hand at rap. I've been recording snippets on my BlackBerry.

The thing I hate most is false modesty. The artists who are, like, "Oh, you know, I'm really not that good. Oh, I can't believe I'm here." I find it vaguely sinister, even.

I very much faced my mother's death with hard, arduous and time-consuming labor. The more I would do, the less I would feel.

One day you will come to Montauk and see your dad playing the piano And see your other dad wearing glasses Hope that you will want to stay for a while Don't worry I know you'll have to go