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I wrote that song for my wife, and it's what some guy who's sitting under a tree would be singing to the woman of his life, telling her how wonderful she is. To me, that's more lasting than something that sounds like it belongs on a movie soundtrack.

If you're doing a music film, you've got to be singing about something.

I did a short film at Outfest, 'Where Are the Dolls,' based on an Elizabeth Bishop poem done, where I play this woman who is sort of walking the streets and ends up alone dancing in a club. I have this hot and heavy scene with a very beautiful actress. It became very popular.

A l lot of films I've done are essentially about women who are finding their voice, women who don't know themselves well.

It was a time after 'Lady Sings the Blues' and 'Mahogany' and all those romantic movies: I became this romantic figure on the street in a very special way.

I love film, but it's bringing me away from music. Singing is what I'm probably most passionate about.

It was one of the marvellous feelings of the film, having the music going in your head while doing scenes.

What I like about singing is that, for me, it's a substitute for the psychiatrist's couch.