When I look at great singers like Sinatra, Bennett and (Tom) Jones, I see great performers that can really move an audience. I really consider myself a troubadour privately and a song-plugger publicly.

I'd love to see Christ come back to crush the spirit of hate and make men put down their guns. I'd also like just one more hit single.

In order to have a TV series, you have to have a good idea for the story.

Keep walking and keep smiling.

Believe it or not, Id love to go to the moon.

Death is never polite, even when we expect it.

Remember, it's better to be a has-been than a never-been.