Yes, I'm a homosexual and I like to shock people with glamour.

I love being not cool.

Prima Donna is my kind of love song to opera but it's not the full experience.

Musically I'm able to keep going, because it's not about money and it's not about success. It's a challenge.

All these poses of classical torture ruined my mind like a snake in the orchard. I did go from wanting to be someone, now I'm drunk and wearing flip-flops on Fifth Avenue.

I think my mother, more than anyone, knew the importance of inspiration. If it was occurring, you had to use it.

For better or worse, I've always been curious musically. Whether it's opera or Judy Garland or pop, I've deliberately sought those things out. I've never wanted to do the same things over and over. Some think I've accomplished what I set out to do, and others consider me a dilettante.