America doesn't reward people of my age, either in day-to-day life or for their performances.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Awards are for young people. They just are.
If you look at my audiences, even in Europe, they're hardly teenagers.
If I don't die in a plane crash or something, this country has a rare opportunity to watch a great talent grow.
I get all fired up about aging in America.
I still insist that American performers are the best performers in the world.
I wish we could not ever get recognised on the streets, do no selfies, and still perform music all over the world. Unfortunately I don't think that's going to be the case, but I'm doing my best to just keep my feet on the ground and my eyes on the prize.
The international travelling gets harder as I get older, but when I'm performing on stage, it makes it all worth while.
I'm the one who has made all the sacrifices. Those are my American records, not the country's.
Old age may have its limitations and challenges, but in spite of them, our latter years can be some of the most rewarding and fulfilling of our lives.
Americans work a long away ahead of themselves because of the size of the place. To make any impact at all you have to promote yourself with live performances ages before a release.