The world we are born into-this complicated, difficult, hauntingly touching world-is the one whole thing. It is the world we awaken in, and awaken to.

I know I'm not exactly a bombshell, but one has to make the best of what one's got.

You can listen to what everybody says, but the fact remains that you've got to get out there and do the thing yourself.

All singers must be crazy. But we're a nice family of crazy people

If I weren't reasonably placid, I don't think I could cope with this sort of life. To be a diva, you've got to be absolutely like a horse.

One is just given a talent, and it's one's duty to make the most of it.

My voice was obviously God given and I have tried to give of myself honestly.

I'm very happy to sing whatever I'm singing. I've always enjoyed any role I've been given at a certain time. They've all been favourites, they've all been wonderful pieces to play.

I don't sing for anybody. I wouldn't sing for the Queen dear.

I wasn't actually trained by my mother, she said she never taught me but she was a great singer herself and I can't remember when I didn't listen to her sing and imitate her.

Jealousy takes root in the soil of insecurity.

I want you to hear a new version of Dueling Banjos. Anyone else is welcome.

One man, one horse, one holocaust on demand.

More than any other games, baseball gives its players space - both physical and emotional - in which to define themselves.

It's clear your marriage is a happy one Your love is solid to the core May the years ahead be happy ones Each one happier than before

From Jesse James to Charles Manson, the media, since their inception, have turned criminals into folk heroes.

To succeed, we must first believe that we can.

When you're doing a series like this, you're constantly looking for new ways to excite your audience.

A balanced diet is a cookie in both hands.

People who walk by faith don't see obstacles, they see opportunities.