I chose the trombone because the trombone players in the marching band got to be up front with the majorettes (because of the slides) and I loved that!

Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.

I went with Lionel Hampton for three years. Out of that came a trip to Europe.

Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.

Let's not get too full of ourselves. Let's leave space for God to come into the room.

You Make Your Mistakes To Learn How To Get To The Good Stuff

I learned real early why God gave us two ears and one mouth, because you're supposed to listen twice as much as you talk.

Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.

The process is the most beautiful part.

I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain't that the truth."

The only music I don't like is bad music.

Love what you do and do what you love. Don't listen to anyone else who tells you not to do it. You do what you want, what you love. Imagination should be the center of your life.

Jung Yong-hwa and I know so much about each other, I think it would be difficult for us to start a romantic relationship.

Life is precious. We should not take anything for granted. Living every moment as if it was our first and last is a genuine life of gratitude, acceptance and wisdom.

I can see the beauty of glass objects fully at the moment when they slip from my hand

Knock wood, but I started acting professionally when I was 16, and I've always been able to support myself since then.

I'm a natural ham. It doesn't bother me to perform.

I pray for people I love when they are sick. I pray that way.

Satan labels you. God names you.

My job is to protect you, Lady Glinda even if you are loosing your mind.

Mary means enlightener, because She brought forth the Light of the world. In the Syriac tongue, Mary signifies Lady.