If I did anything 'next,' I would do writing.

Ever since I was a little kid, whenever my parents would have company over, I would put on shows, whether they would be magic shows, singing shows, dancing shows, little skits.

Always begin with the end in mind.

It was something she didn't want me to do because she thought the rejection would ruin my self-esteem. My father was, like, 'If she wants to try it, let her try it.'

I hope the film will help mothers and fathers to be aware that 15 is a very vulnerable age.

There were times when there were parts that I was sure I got and then I didn't, and I did get upset. But at this point, it doesn't affect me in the least because I know how the business works.

I'd hope to reach any kid who feels apart from the group - those who seem to be outsiders, who feel different. Kids who want to reach their parents often don't know how to do so.

What a failure her life had been. Would she have lied to God if she’d had more faith, been more righteous? How could she possibly have a son at her age? And yet, if she had believed all along . . .

The shift in thought frequency of a single individual has enough energy to light up the world’s lighthouses—we hold that much power within us.

Cleveland's a great city. I love the city. The people here are awesome. They're loyal and hard-working, and they're loyal to our sports scene, and things are changing here.

I am stable when my private life is a success.

I write about my feelings, things that happen in my life and experiences.

My focus is first of all, to remove every thought of violence from my own consciousness.

There is no such thing as a successful defense.

Rock and roll doesn't necessarily mean a band. It doesn't mean a singer, and it doesn't mean a lyric, really. It's that question of trying to be immortal.

Taking delight in the journey takes confidence. It pushes the envelope of design.

I am a public library