As long as children are still getting kicked out of their homes by parents, getting bullied, commuting suicide, et cetera. it's definitely still worth talking about.

If I can help encourage or inspire someone out there who is struggling with some of the same or similar issues as myself, then I think it's worth talking about.

In regards to my artistry, I've learned the importance of being vulnerable.

Even in the sad songs, I want people to know that it won't always be like that.

My advice to anyone wanting to get into the music business, is always be ready to learn and remain humble.

I think my entire songwriting catalog reflects where I was in my life at the time. I capture whatever moment I am experiencing in life.

My songs always tend to have a good element to the story. That is who I am - an optimistic person.

I think my songwriting has developed over the years. As I get older, I have become less afraid to share real experiences.

I always love to support my friends and how they choose to express themselves creatively.

I am extremely grateful for my 'American Idol' experience, and I enjoyed every bit of it.

I was so fortunate to sing and work with so many amazing performers and artists.

I am a big believer in visualization. I run through my races mentally so that I feel even more prepared.

Can the cannibal speak in the name of those he ate?

Sometimes the unexpected happens when you don't expect a person to come up to expectations.

I figure if it's turns out well the film will have its own momentum and will carry into the video release. So it's hard to really picture the DVD version when I'm in production.

God chooses what we go through; we choose how we go through it.

I'm sorry. I can love you. I can grieve for you, or with you. I can share your pain. But I cannot judge you.

I am always surprised by how much little emphasis schools of architecture, and indeed, many architects, place on the process of the mating of a building.

What is bad painting? Picabia made some deliberately bad paintings, but they were by him, so great in a way.

Discovery is for forward lookers.

Any poll is a picture of an unfinished horse race except the Election Day polls.