I just love where I am right now in my career.

The teacher wonders but she doesn't ask It's hard to see the pain behind the mask Bearing the burden of a secret storm Sometimes she wishes she was never born

In my daughter's eyes, I am a hero, I am strong and wise, and I know no fear, but the truth is plain to see, she was sent to rescue me, I see who I want to be, in my daughter's eyes.

Love's the only house big enough for all the pain in the world.

I grew up in the country surrounded by music.

I am happy that women can relate to my songs, and hopefully men can too.

Baby, I've tried to find a place inside your heart. Oh, but it's hard to start a fire without a spark.

I think we should all be tolerant of each other and embrace each others' strengths and differences and uniqueness and beauty.

Every show, every audience is different, and I just love leaving the venue feeling like we all know each other a little bit better.

I believe everything in moderation. But breakfast is important. I have two hard-boiled or scrambled eggs with whole-wheat toast and try to get some fruit in there.

I listen to music I'm looking to record or catch up on news and TV, whatever is on the TV at the gym!

O lead me onward to the loneliest shade, The darkest place that quiet ever made, Where kingcups grow most beauteous to behold And shut up green and open into gold.

We have to remember all the time how wonderful life with God is so as not to lose out on our relationship with Him

The emotional qualities are antagonistic to clear reasoning.

The Vatican's recognition of the State of Israel in 1997 could not have occurred without John Paul's leadership.

Literature in its most comprehensive sense is the autobiography of humanity.

There are times in life to grow, and there are times in life to shine. One can't grow and shine at the same time; it just doesn't work that way. Now you're growing. Tomorrow you'll shine.

Morality knows nothing of geographical boundaries, or distinctions of race.

Affliction is not sent in vain, young man, from that good God, who chastens whom he loves.

I used to be stupid but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees.

Playing my drums is therapy.