I like having a good time. It's probably my mother's Brazilian genes in me - party, party.
I like the idea of raising a kid in my trailer. My mother was an actress. I grew up in theater with her in Brazil. I would play with set dolls. And I loved it.
In Brazil, I walked around with a lot of security. Fans were threatening to fight me.
I first came to Brazil in the Sixties. Then I started coming back every year since touring most of the country. I grew to love it, the people, the music. I thought this is where I belong. I've been living in Brazil for the past 23 years. I call it my stress-free country.
Football, particularly Brazilian football, is about being happy, and that's what tricks do. It's part of our culture, at the end of the day, though, it's all about winning.
They have a joy for life in Brazil unlike any country I've ever seen.
I will go to Rio to support Brazil even if I'm not in the squad.
I was always inspired by Brazilian football growing up. Those huge Nike campaigns, the Jogo Bonito campaigns that had Ronaldinho, that's the beauty of the game that I love.
Brazil is a country I hold very dearly. I've got followers there who I've been interacting with for years, as well as fellow artists like Ivete Sangalo, and it also has huge figures like Pele. I'd love to go to that World Cup - I'm not sure in what capacity, but I'll definitely be there. I know that nobody wants to miss it, least of all me.
My mom's Brazilian, so she and I definitely grew up with different perspectives. I was born in America, and she's from Brazil, so we have different ways of doing things. There's a bit of culture clash there.
Brazil is not what you see but what you feel. Once you spend time here - a week, two weeks - you get in the vibe. It's really intoxicating.
Over the years I've learnt to live with two persons in my heart. One is Edson, who has fun with his friends and family; the other is the football player Pele. I didn't want the name. 'Pele' sounds like baby-talk in Portuguese.
I did a couple of movies in Brazil, and the actors were incredibly congenial and hung out together a lot. Even the biggest stars would do radio commercials - they're not put on a pedestal like they are in the United States.
My mother is a proud Brazilian. I love visiting my family in Rio; the city and its people are so vibrant and amazing.
Look at me and tell me if I don't have Brazil in every curve of my body.
I could not spend the rest of my life sitting in Brazil writing down who called whom uncle and aunt.
When it comes to writers and poets, for me it's Vinicius de Moraes. He's one of the greatest lyricists ever.
I feel that my drive and ambition is more American, while the passionate, laid-back side of me is all Brazilian.
Brazilians are very close with their families. Even with many difficult things, we are always together, happy, content.
I represent Brazil with the flag and the belt.
I'm like any Brazilian: I like to go out and enjoy myself.
Like every Brazilian child, I always wanted to be a footballer.
From the energy of the Olympic crowd to the celebratory feel of the Brazilian culture, I expect nothing less than an exciting and unforgettable 2016 event.
I go quite often to David Luiz's house, and Willian usually joins us, as they are close friends. We have a barbecue, play video games, and we cannot live without samba.
I feel like any other Brazilian citizen, I have a lot of happiness in me. I thank God for showing me the path to follow.
