I didn't really like rock-'n'-roll that much -- I was more into the funky music. But then I love all good music. I even enjoy Beethoven.

When I was around them, they'd ask if we had any of that Louisiana music. You've got the some of the best music in the world right here in Louisiana.

Deejays weren't crazy about that song. But a week later they called us and said we have a No. 1 hit.

I then figured 'Why not?. I've got everything I want.

I knew we were cutting hits when we did the album. It's Barbra Streisand we're talking about, so I knew it was good stuff.

Barry's wife, Linda, had the table set with china, crystal and elegant silverware, but I saw it and told her that just wouldn't work. So I asked if they had any newspaper, and she just poured the crawfish all over that elegant table.