I have been very fortunate to have been able to make a living from what I love to do best - performing and singing for people.

I don't look down to an audience. I look up to them. They respond to quality.

I've taken stuff from people, too. You know though, if you steal from one person, you're just a thief. But if you steal from everyone, that's research.

I still insist that American performers are the best performers in the world.

It's really quite a situation. It's ridiculous. I make $200,000, $300,000 a night. For years I was working little dives, and if I got $700 a week, I'd say, "Wow, I'm really cooking.

I have been very fortunate to have been able to make a living from what I love to do best - performing and singing for people.

I have an awful lot to learn. My dream is to get better and better as I get older.