I have been to more than 80 countries, and there is not one-not one-that I didn't have women coming up to me sharing stories of overcoming major abuse, a bad marriage turning good, etc.

There's nothing to compare to live music, there just isn't anything.

That's why you find a lot of entertainers are insecure, because it's the perfect camouflage for insecurity.

I had a fear of being alone.

Well, we all know that self-esteem comes from what you think of you, not what other people think of you.

The scripture that God used to save me was Isaiah 7.14, which today is still my favourite verse in the Bible.

God allows circumstances to build us up. God has got our back.

At first I was afraid, I was petrified, kept thinking I could never live without you by my side. But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong, and I grew strong.

All through my young life I wanted to sing, although nobody in my family knew it.

I've got all my life to live and I've got all my love to give

When I'm on stage, all is right with the world.

The Conqueror is always a lover of peace: he would prefer to take over our country unopposed.

The resolution approved today presents the Iraqi regime with a test - a final test.

People are beginning to understand my vision and my message because finally people are beginning to allow me to be heard.

There's an old American saying that says you can't beat somebody with nobody.

NO MATTER WHAT YOU ACHIEVE, EVERY SEASON IS A NEW SEASON. WHAT YOU ACHIEVED THE SEASON BEFORE IS NO LONGER RELEVANT.

Create a vision and never let the environment, other people's beliefs, or the limits of what has been done in the past shape your decisions. Ignore conventional wisdom.

A left-wing idiot is as dangerous as a right-wing idiot.

A man's enemies are those he should endeavor first to make his friends.

Every day, in every moment, you make the choice whether to love and harness the positive force - or not.

'Grand Illusion' and 'Rules of the Game' are routinely included on lists of the greatest films, and deserve to be.