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

I guess I just process death differently than some folks. Realizing you're not going to see that person again is always the most difficult part about it. But that feeling settles, and then you are glad you had that person in your life, and then the happiness and the sadness get all swirled up inside you.

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

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.

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

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.