I'm fascinated by religion, but I'm not particularly religious.

Strangely, I feel that I become increasingly reclusive in my normal life and more open and candid in my music.

I make mistakes. I say stupid things. I do idiotic things. And, quite frankly, I'm proud of them. Why not make mistakes?

I realize that of all people, I am no expert on parenting or marriage.

Sometimes I dress like what I want for lunch, because all I can think about is having a tuna sandwich.

I was brought up in many different cultures, moving around all the time, and I find my identity in my songs. I project the identity I want to have throughout the songs that I write.

When you're not part of a club, you have to find another way of surviving.

I have opinions on everything. I'm a stubborn old mule. The biggest problem is keeping my mouth shut.

The stage is my territory, my boxing ring. That's where I'm free.

I say I have a midlife crisis every time I start and finish a record.

You can only get over your fears if you attack them head on.

Clothing totally changes my perception of how I feel about myself depending on what it is that I'm wearing.

At 78 years old, I am not surprised at much anymore. Germany has taken divergent positions before, so has France, so has England, so has the US.

We'll start signing Negroes when the Harlem Globetrotters start signing whites.

All objects whether pleasant, unpleasant or neutral, are mere appearances to the mind just like things experienced in a dream

I see that it is by no means useless to travel, if a man wants to see something new

It has been said that a pretty face is a passport. But it's not, it's a visa, and it runs out fast.

My sisters were sent away because my mother thought they were boring. I was not boring.

I love Gibsons, and Nationals, too. There's something magical about them.

Being positive does not mean ignoring the negative. Being positive means overcoming the negative.

Stella: And when he comes back I cry on his lap like a baby.. [she smiles to herself] Blanche: I guess that is what is meant by being in love.