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I don't go there much. You're thrilled that people would recognize what you're doing in such a grand kind of way. But, just like you don't know if anybody's really going to like what you're doing when you put a record out or if anybody's going to pay attention to it, you can't really go there.

I respect the people who buy my records and come to my concerts. It's only fair that I always try to give them the very best that's in me. After all, I need them more than they need me.

I'm just trying to enjoy the fact that I have gained some respect from some people whom I respect.

I have a lot of respect for people with a lot of talent.

I think I have a certain respect for people, you know. And I guess a lot of times I expect that respect to go both ways.

I definitely think we get a lot of respect for what we do, but I definitely think that some people don't like us, which is fine.

I don't think I get the respect as a singer. With this record, I wanted to bring respect to my band.

Interested listeners have only to hear the recording to find out if those guys, who go to such pains to undervalue my work, are right. All people have to do is listen to realize it is a beautiful record.

I love the fact that no one's ever bought my record because they were enamoured of the way I look. Maybe one person. There must be someone out there with compromised taste.