If you put the work in, and you show that you're willing to work hard, you'll succeed.

We all make mistakes, and it's not until we make mistakes that we learn.

I think a good thing to always remember is to just keep your head on straight and don't lose your feet.

Honestly, I'm not an extravagant person, I don't spend a lot of money.

Ninety percent of my best friends back home are plumbers, electricians, builders, or landscapers. Most of our dads worked in trades.

I don't consider myself a heartthrob in any way. I'm just pinching myself. I'm truly fortunate to be a part of this whole process.

I used to have an afro like Will Ferrell in Semi-Pro. It was bleached blond from the sun. I was tall and awkward. I was not cool.

I learn more with every job and I'm thankful for where I am

Well, I have chlamydia. Thanks for this, Mom. Good class.

I'm pretty outdoorsy. My family used to live in the hills in the middle of nowhere pretty much. We literally used to have bow and arrows and air rifles and were throwing knives.

I also surround myself with good people who keep me and bring the best out of me. I don't generally hang out with crazy people.

Trust me, Wilbur. People are very gullible. They'll believe anything they see in print.

I wish my talent was something that could be celebrated. You see, I can talk to the dead.

Political action means taking on responsibility. This cannot happen without power. Power is to serve responsibility.

Never limit yourself to what you can't do, but to what you have the power to do with what you have.

For success in corporate world, it is essential to identify and seek what you want.

The saddest day hath gleams of light The darkest wave hath bright foam beneath it The twinkles o'er the cloudiest night Some solitary star to cheer it.

I've always had a love for horses since I was really young. When I was 5 years old, the only thing that made me happy was when they'd take me out and give me pony rides.

There was no easy switch that she could flip to stem the flow of feelings, no way to drain the memories that pooled like acid in her stomach because her heart no longer knew what to do with them.

I've been influenced heavily by great soul artists. I see myself as a soul singer. I sing from my soul - I write from my soul.

The Christian gospel is a summons to peace, calling for justice beyond anger, mercy beyond justice, forgiveness beyond mercy, love beyond forgiveness.