I don't want to look at other people my age in leather. Why would I put it on?

The whole business is built on ego, vanity, self-satisfaction, and it's total crap to pretend it's not.

I don't really think that there is anyone in the modern pop business who I feel I want to spar with.

I went through a long period where I was afraid of doing things I wanted to do, and you get your courage back, which is what's important.

I don't consider Americans bullies, but I do consider the American government bullying.

Everything was going my way. I was happily marching into the history books. Then it all just fell apart.

I've been very well remunerated for my talents over the years so I really don't need the public's money.

You'll never find peace of mind until you listen to your heart.

It's absolutely essential that we have the same safeguards that straight couples do. But I want more than a 50 percent chance of success. I don't want to emulate that.

I have more love, success, and security than I could ever dream of.