Parkinson's is very hard to diagnose. So when I finally went to a neurologist, and he said, 'Oh, you have Parkinson's disease,' I was completely shocked.

I didn't know why I couldn't sing - all I knew was that it was muscular or mechanical. Then, when I was diagnosed with Parkinson's, I was finally given the reason. I now understand that no one can sing with Parkinson's disease. No matter how hard you try. And in my case, I can't sing a note.

You don't forget you have Parkinson's disease, believe me, especially in the shower. If you are not paying attention, you fall down.

I miss singing every day. I can't sing anymore. My voice doesn't work. I have Parkinson's disease, and it sometimes takes my words away from me.

We were raised with the idea that we had limitless chances and we got very shocked to learn that wasn't the case.

I always say if music can't make you cry, you're a hopeless case. I don't cry very much myself, but it's my job to make you cry.