I'm still learning about music. The best way to learn is to listen to the audience. When you listen to the audience, they will tell you what they like. I wish these big corporations, instead of telling the audience what they should have, would listen.

More than anybody else I’d like to thank Count Basie for teaching me how to perform.

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

I knew very early that somehow I would sing and draw and paint my whole life.

I don't disrespect the audience. I only sing very well-written, intelligent songs.

Someday, when I'm awfully low, and the world is cold, I will feel a glow just thinking of you, and the way you look tonight.

I think if you have a passion for what you do then there are no limitations on how long or how much you can accomplish.