I know how I like to be treated, so I always start by saying, 'Could you give me a moment of your time, I know you're very busy,' and usually, they will.

I'm proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is - I could be just as proud for half the money

As corny as it may sound, my true goal was to crack the Americana market.

You know, it sounds corny, but I believe in myself. And I work hard.

Married and divorced, three beautiful daughters, two in college. The other one is 16, lives with her mom. I'm 46, I've worked for the Post Office for 18 years, seven facilities in three states.

I'd just hit the Billboard thing, and I had a good feeling. About a month ago, I received a call that said I was in the running, that I'd made the final 25. So I just wanted to place.

While we got hotter and thirstier as the heat beat down on us. The somebody would call in a voice full of elation

Looking back on my achievements, it is fair to say that I am extremely proud of what I have done and accomplished so far.

It's not an act, it's just my way.

You know, if you don't do nothin, you don't do nothin.

I explained to the lady my love for John and his work, and she made it possible for me to purchase one of the 24 proofs, the one for 'I'm So Tired,' which I have on my piano at home.

I wanted to marry a girl just like my mom.

Today we have discovered the word that could not be said. "I

She, too, had worn a mask in assuming a contempt for him, whilst, as a matter of fact, she completely misunderstood him

You treat people with dignity and respect and they give it right back to you.

Do not make the mistake of believing that he does not love you because he plays at not caring.

You cannot direspect the caterpillar and rave about the butterfly.

Winged time glides on insensibly, and deceive us; and there is nothing more fleeting than years.

When I play a part, I never think about likability.

If you can't count, they can cheat you. If you can't read, they can beat you.

Making mistakes is how you learn.