Unfortunately I'm not a smoker, so cigars have never been a part of my agenda.
For every rockabilly festival staged here, there are 10 held overseas.
My voice was left with its husky sound after surgery on large vocal nodules.
I've never considered myself a lyricist, but I have stuff to say.
Nat King Cole was a really big influence.
Besides, at 62 years old I look like I'm about 27.
You can't let your personal disposition be dictated by the world around you.
A fossil is so powerful. It's moving. This is my ancestor. The naturalist is moved by the fossil... not the cross.
It's hard for me to just practice without writing something.
When we're onstage, it's like mind reading: we're on the same page.
I certainly don't want to be a record label guy.
Israel's a small country but both the audience and programme-makers are very sophisticated.
The revolution that takes place in your head, nobody will ever see that.
I don't mind being criticized. I enjoy being criticized personally, not by rumor.
The West has the wrong perception about Turkey itself.
I knew I had the right material and I knew what I was going after.
In 1972, George Harrison invited me to accompany him on a trip to India.
I'm the type of guy who likes to be there 24-7. I'm Mr. Roses.
Obviously I wouldn't be able to do it without the support of so many people.
The stage and the live crowd taught me to think on my feet, to improvise.
So I wanna see all of you making out during this song.
