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My greatest reward is knowing for certain, as I do with many other acts and artistes, that without Jonathan King being alive and involved, Genesis would not exist, and the guys would have had careers as intended - as accountants and lawyers!

I have always been very proud of my Jewish heritage, which has greatly influenced my music, my world view, and my work as an advocate for individuals whom society often leaves behind.

I was blessed with certain gifts and talents and God gave them to me to be the best person I can be and to have a positive impact on other people.

We have our own values; we build our own special, our JEWISH life - and we are proud, so very proud.

I am very humble, and I am very gracious and very grateful for everything that happens to me and about me and around me.

It is a great honor for me to be able to express my sincere gratitude to the Nobel Foundation.

I further value this gift as it gave me an opportunity to accept this distinguished honor in a country so devoted to this cause and whose history marks a wonderful chapter in world development.

To receive this award from an organization I admire so much makes me totally happy and grateful.

You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.

On another level, I want to mention that I have a strong Jewish identity and - over the years - have been involved in several Jewish projects, such as the establishment of a strong program of Judaic Studies at the University of California in San Diego.