Trevor Horn has worked with some of the biggest stars there is. And he was happy to do a record with me. He's worked with some amazing people, and then there's little old me walking in.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I consider myself very lucky indeed to have had the career I have. I listen to the radio now and you can't tell artists apart.
I started Michael years ago. I saw him in Gary, Indiana, and we'd have him on the talent shows. He kind of emulated me, and did the best he could.
Sammy Davis, I backed him up. I used to study him every night. I saw how great performers worked and was able to incorporate a little bit from the best.
Bill Bennett really became an idol for me. I listened to him every morning from 6 to 9 for, oh, years.
Last time I was starstruck was when I met Roger Federer. He is one of the few athletes that I really look up to - incredibly talented both on and off the track and a great role model for tennis.
I'm happy David Caruso is out there working.
I'm pushing ahead on my own - you no longer need a large record company to make you a star.
Being on 'Nashville' and working with some incredible people like T-Bone Burnett and Buddy Miller - so many wonderful, incredible musicians that I've been blessed to play with and observe - that has continued to shape the process of arranging music, writing music.
Working with Ricky Gervais one week, Rutger Hauer another week, John Stamos, was fantastic.
I was lucky to be with Johnny... he taught me a lot about fame.