I've always maintained that you can be sexy with your clothes on. Sexier maybe.

As far as more recognition goes, I am happy with the amount of love and respect I have received from other artists and the public. Of course, I would love more, and think I deserve it.

A bass should sound like a bass with the thump of the finger against the wood, like it began with stand up.

Shame on those artists who aren't proud of their achievements.

Nothing heals like love and time

Love is the best part of life

What stood me in good stead was my upbringing. I had a musician father, a very religious mother who totally supported us. My mom gave me my moral code which, even if I was bad, I wasn't bad for very long. If you're born and raised Catholic, it stays with you a lifetime. It's a good thing to have. My dad gave me a very professional attitude to the music business, and for that I thank them 100%.