To me, what makes an artist is a unique personality that they're not afraid to let show.
I miss doing a series, but I don't want to do a series for a series' sake.
As far as advice to potential teenage idols, there is no formula.
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.
