I could just felt the twinge of resentment with her being there, where my mother was supposed to be. What right did she have, to replace that place?

It was bittersweet and lovely how this thing called family could make you feel belonged, wanted and complete.

Let me define a leader. He must have vision and passion and not be afraid of any problem. Instead, he should know how to defeat it. Most importantly, he must work with integrity.

I think people should look at learning about Native American history the same as visiting Washington, D.C., and seeing the monuments there. It's all part of the package.

I left Christianity because I wanted to be a moral person. That is why I left. I no longer believed in its lies.

If you give up on the idea that your voice can make a difference, then other voices will fill the void

Tony Bennett, you've helped us share the magic of San Francisco around the world.

Good things come to those who have patience and take consistent, persistent actions toward what they want.

I felt like there was a void in the marketplace in girl groups. Musically, there is something truly exciting about harmonies in one song. A group has more to offer.

I use the Internet a lot. I don't necessarily constantly communicate with my fans or whatever, but it would be hard to distance myself. I just couldn't do it. It's like not having a phone.

Every day, my daddy told me the same thing. 'Once a task is just begun, never leave it till it's done. Be the labour great or small, do it well or not at all.'

It is not goodness to be better than the worst.