I've always thought that a big laugh is a really loud noise from the soul saying, "Ain't that the truth."

Greatness occurs when your children love you, when your critics respect you and when you have peace of mind.

I went with Lionel Hampton for three years. Out of that came a trip to Europe.

Not one ounce of my self worth depends on your acceptance of me.

Let's not get too full of ourselves. Let's leave space for God to come into the room.

You Make Your Mistakes To Learn How To Get To The Good Stuff

I learned real early why God gave us two ears and one mouth, because you're supposed to listen twice as much as you talk.

Imagine what a harmonious world it could be if every single person, both young and old shared a little of what he is good at doing.

The process is the most beautiful part.

The only music I don't like is bad music.

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.'

When you have a kid in your house, it's time to learn rather than teach!!!

When you know yourself—your strengths, joys, limitations, and fears—you can live in truth and transparency in all areas of your life.

Understanding what I give up and knowing that I choose freely makes my choice more precious to me.

No constitution is or can be perfectly symmetrical, what it can and must be is generally accepted as both fair and usable.

When you are trying to do something when you are getting started and you are trying to make records for the first time, you want it to be the best.

I also believe that the Supreme Court should be the final arbiter of all federal questions.

I taught myself how to play when I was about 13. I'm a lefty.

When you have a song on the radio your career and your life changes maybe for the better and maybe for the not so good depending on how it's going that day.

What intrigued me most was not the technology as such but the questions about the human goods, the fundamental human values and virtues that are raised by debates over biotechnology.

I can't help who I fall in love with. No one can.