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 was in World War Two at the battle of Okinawa.
I took speech training. I took a few voice lessons in college.
It's just so frustrating when you're in a supporting role because you only get to express a part of yourself.
I do the same series of five exercises 21 times each day - an ancient Tibetan practice that stimulates your chakras.
'Paris, Texas' gave me a chance to play compassion, and I'm spelling that with a capital C.
