I consider myself a method singer, not a method actor. I applied method acting to singing.

I plan to do my next two albums with Lady Gaga . She is quite a talent.

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

The bottom line of any country is: what did we contribute to the world? We contributed Louis Armstrong.

Don't try to be just like some other singer hitting it big - find your own style and be honest in your performances. And never underestimate your audience.

I always feel the audience is my best teacher.

I'm not the type of person who likes to look backwards. I've always felt compelled to move forward and I've never been one to dwell in the past. All the people I've met, all the places I've been, and all the things that I've done have simply been part of who I am.