I do see value in music criticism. Most of the criticism I have received over the years has been very good.

A famous person to themselves, they don't get up in the morning and think, I'm famous. I'm not famous to me. Famous is a perception.

From the dark end of the street - To the bright side of the road - We'll be lovers once again on the - Bright side of the road

Being famous was extremely disappointing for me. When I became famous it was a complete drag and it is still a complete drag.

When the spirit moves me, I can do many wondrous things.

You've got to separate the singer and the songs.

I've never felt like I was born with a silver spoon at all, although I've felt like howling at the moon a lot of times!