"My father taught me to read music and play the piano-but not well, even though people have said that I'm a natural musician."

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"My father taught me to read music and play the piano-but not well, even though people have said that I'm a natural musician."

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"My loathings are simple: stupidity, oppression, crime, cruelty, soft music."

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"The slapdash way producers used to assemble a show seems a little unbelievable when we talk about them now."

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"I'll pat myself on the back and admit I have talent. Beyond that, I just happened to be in the right place at the right time."

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"Legend has it that when God created me, he gave me a big distinctive voice, a lot of boldness and no heart."

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"Once I had all the attention, all I had to do was deliver."

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