The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.

The nearest friends can goWith anyone to death, comes so far shortThey might as well not try to go at all.

Art keeps me alive. I've obviously been devastated or heartbroken all my life, since my mother's death.

I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend [George Michael] - the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. My heart goes out to his family and all of his fans.

There's no tragedy in life like the death of a child. Things never get back to the way they were.

Working with Love and Death on 'Let Me Love You' was sort of a supernatural experience. I was mourning the loss of a loved one when I recorded the song.