I still perform because it's a necessity for my innards. And those songs, some of those songs, I have sung, I don't know how many thousands of times. And I promise you, every single solitary night, they're new to me. They are brand-new to me that night.

Just like Pagliacci did, I try to keep my surface hid. Smiling in the crowd I try, but in a lonely room I cry.

With a heart that is truthful, keeping you youthful.

If you feel like loving me, if you've got the notion, I second that emotion.

Once you're a Motown artist, you're always a Motown artist

If I just gave you a piece of paper with the lyrics written down on it, it would mean something to you. It would tell you a story.

People say I'm the life of the party Because I tell a joke or two Although I might be laughing loud and hearty Deep inside I'm blue So take a good look at my face You'll see my smile looks out of place If you look closer, it's easy to trace The tracks of my tears.