I always felt that I was one of the women who helped lay the foundation for rock and roll. But I'd always been overlooked by the Hall of Fame.

I wasn't aware of it at the time, but I was a big favorite with the Mafia.

I'm not used to introspection. I've never lingered on my feelings. The show must go on.

A lot of people thought I'd died, because of your coverage, they know I'm still around.

I gave up my childhood for a career.

I only wish Chet Atkins could be here for this joyous occasion.

I still don't look at myself as a star. I've always had a thankful heart.

I still sing because I love the sound of applause, because it's who I am, and because I still can.

I was nuts about Elvis, like every girl in America.

I've spent an awful lot of my time in the air. I've had everything happen to me in a plane that could happen. Except a crash.

John Lennon was very irreverent and very intelligent.

The amazing thing is that I'm sane. I'm not bitter. I'm not drugged out. I'm not broke. I'm still married to the same guy. My children don't hate me.

The Beatles were raw musically, but I think they really had something.

The music business can be very cold. And it doesn't honor its elders.

Whatever happened to the tomboy I used to be, the slightly rebellious rocker?

I believe I became one of the first singers to be launched via television exposure. I guess I was a new kind of musical stylist for a new kind of media.