I fear for the future of the planet. But in a funny way, I’m even sanguine about that.
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When I finally did stop and look at my life, I realized that I had done what I’d set out to do. In my pitiful little way, I had climbed the mountain I had chosen. And there I was, on top.
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Everyone goes through their winters and springs, and their summers and autumns.
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[On Denmark:] … that little country of cottage cheese and courage.
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Cats always seem so very wise, when staring with their half-closed eyes. Can they be thinking, I’ll be nice, and maybe she will feed me twice?
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Image is everything, and the voice or the idea or the song is hardly anything at all. Half the time the person isn’t even doing the singing. I’m a bit cynical about this [music] business.
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I’ve always said that people have unrealistic expectations.
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I’m looking for something that gives me a chance to stretch. Because I have my own work, and I can do anything I want in my own work – juggle, tap dance, anything I want.
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The old forms of entertainment are not extinct. Live performances are the pinnacle. If you can something that people want to see live, then you have a great career.
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My daughter very independent. But if she’s upset about something, she will absolutely let me know. She’s great – a real tough cookie.
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I bear no grudges. I have a mind that retains nothing.
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I don’t need anyone to write me a show in my style, I would like to do a show in a style that wasn’t my style, because that’s the only way I can grow up and grow out.
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Enough about me. What do you think about me?
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You have to think you’re the greatest thing since sliced bread, but you have to know that you’re not.
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I read a comment that made me think I should stop singing for a while. And I didn’t want to stop singing, because it was the only thing I loved. At first I thought,
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Self-esteem is something you have to earn!
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