As a matter of fact, wherever I find that law exists, I will not perform in that state or in that part of the world.

You can't base your life on other people's expectations.

One of many joyful moments with BB King was him letting me play 'Lucille.' ...The thrill will never be gone.

I remember the beginnings of the Kurzweil reading machine. I was one of the first to meet Ray Kurzweil and purchase the reading machine in Boston. To think that the machine was at least two and a half large suitcases at the time, and now you have a camera and it takes a picture and you have sound.

I think honestly, SOME people who think they’re gay, they’re confused. People can misconstrue closeness for love. People can feel connected, they bond. I’m not saying all [gay people are confused]. Some people have a desire to be with the same sex. But that’s them.

The way the world is right now, we need more love.

Through the ages all great men have taught truth and happiness can't be bought.