I even got letters form kids in hospitals saying the music is what keeps them going, and that really touched my heart.

Music is one of those things that make us feel a little less alone in the world.

As a songwriter, if you can touch people and make them feel a little less alone in the world, then you've done your job.

Tragedy in life normally comes with betrayal and compromise, and trading on your integrity and not having dignity in life. That's really where failure comes.

I make a living doing what I love doing, and it's what brings me joy.

Very often out of adversity that's when the best work comes.

I believe a lot of disease comes from anxiety, loneliness.

We always thought we had to follow a certain theme but I don't agree with that anymore. I think the fans deserve a wider variety of music.

I didn't really care about sales figures. I just wanted to get things off my chest.

Do Tasmanian devils really exist?

I don't get mad too much.

Aren't we all in varying degrees, captives in our own personal prisons, bound by our limiting habits?

Secret of my success was to have ambition and know minds of men.

Anybody that's a Dolphins fan feels they're headed in the right direction.

To have a purpose that is worthwhile, and that is steadily being accomplished, that is one of the secrets of life that is worth living.

Those who seek happiness miss it, and those who discuss it, lack it.

Education is the strongest weapon available for restricting the questions people ask, controlling what they think, and ensuring that they get their thoughts 'from above'.

I was 21 and homeless - such a broken, lost woman.

Trump has officially changed his name to Ronald because he's such a clown, and in sympathy his toupée is changing its name to Bozo.

On his attempt at the Edmonton Oilers empty net: I guess they respect my shot because they were all ready at the blue line.

I've had plenty of jo-jobs. Nothing I'd call a career. Let me put it this way. I have an extensive collection of name tags and hair nets.