I am so thankful for the genius of Phil Spector, for his recognition of my talent to be the main voice of his Wall of Sound.

Every step that I've taken was a learning lesson. Even to not think you're so big and so bad you can't fall.

When I met Letterman, he told me he thought 'Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)' was the greatest Christmas song he ever heard, and he wanted me to be on his show to sing it.

It means a lot to me, the sanctity of marriage.

When people come and see me, I want them to experience joy. I don't do any sad songs in my show. It's to lift the spirit.

It's better to have a few faithful friends than numerous shallow friendships.

We are not built for mediocrity, but we build it into our lives nonetheless.

WHAT COMES FROM THE HEART TOUCHES THE HEART.

In Italy, they add work and life on to food and wine.

Walking in humility isn't focusing on what we are NOT; rather, it's declaring what God is.

The man who attempts to live for others is a dependent. He is a parasite in motive and makes parasites of those he serves.

To every problem there is already a solution whether you know it or not.

By suprematism I mean the supremacy of pure feeling in creative art.

The summer night is like a perfection of thought.

I asked an 85 year old professor, 'What makes you cry?' He said, 'Whenever I see or hear the truth.'