People say things about me all the time and I get over it. I've had some appalling things told about me.
It's great to have other people's help. Then the music gets heard. There's a lot more commercial support for that now.
No matter where we come from or where we're going, we've all got memories to contend with, and it's always best not to do this alone!
I think I was probably an early teenager when I discovered Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey and a bunch of people that are on a long list of artists. They were important to me, especially as an early adolescent.
My parents were older than normal when they had me, and had been very into the politics of the 1960s, so I was brought up in that atmosphere.
Second records aren't usually very good. Even Bob Dylan's was a bit disappointing.
Once I was in the city, I really enjoyed it. Just to experience things. There was so much new stuff.
I think the best thing about being dumb is that it makes magic a lot better. Where the hell did that rat come from? I dunno, but I'm calling the cops because he just cut that lady in half.
Mankind does not drink alcohol because there are breweries, distilleries, and vineyards; men brew beer, distill spirits, and grow grapes because of the demand for alcoholic drinks.
I never even watched football growing up. I just play the game.
I don't think you can really be proud of being gay because it isn't something you've done. You can only be proud of not being ashamed.