You want people to feel something when you tell a story,whether they feel happy or whether they feel sad.

I know little stories that happen to people around me, and I can repeat that in a way that has some color.

You want people walking away from the conversation with some kernel of wisdom or some kind of impact.

I can understand why it takes some people a long time to really be a singer. You have to find out, 'Why am I singing? What am I doing this for?' I do it because I enjoy it, and philosophically, music is a catalyst. It's a refining agent.

I watch television. Game shows - I hate the hosts and the people on them, and I love the questions and the answers.

I'm tired of playing people who are complete washouts and bums. I don't mind waiting for the good ones to come along. It's like age. It's never bothered me. I've even forgot my birthday. Many times I've wondered if I should tell my real age, but now I think it's an honor, to be doing what I'm doing now at my age.