I think energy is the most important thing that we can give to people as performers. Anything else is a little bit pretentious. But energy is not.

Think of the Earth as a turning point in eternity. Think of the Earth as a meeting point in infinity.

Not being appreciated for 40 years or something ... It feels like I was accused of something that I didn't do, which was breaking up the Beatles. That was like being somebody who is in prison without having done anything wrong.

But only art and music have the power to bring peace.

One day, the dance charts will be the biggest chart in the music world. Because we all need to dance. This planet will be a fun planet when the judges in court will end the day with a dance!

Please know that being 80 is not a scary thing. When you're 80, your life is much freer.

I was born into a very important family in Japan. My grandfather was a descendant of the Emperor, and we were very wealthy.