It's a guy thing, playing the guitar. Being a female and trying to go to the same auditions as the guys, it's pretty hard.

Just never give up. Try to believe in yourself and don't let negativity wear you down.

At school I had a really hard time being a guitar player. It’s like being a male ballerina in a way. It’s not the norm.

Sometimes I write from personal experience, but so much depends on what mood I'm in. If I'm in a good mood, I'll write happier songs.

It's such a great feeling being able to play shows for a great cause to help people in need. If we all try to help one another the world will be a much better place.

This PRS is perfect for anyone who wants an awesome quality, versatile, rockin' guitar at an affordable price. I love it; try it out!

I wanted to have all the songs to be the strongest they could be and all the choruses to be catchy. One of those records you could put in your car and just drive and not have to change it.

You have to think outside the box. The world is changing every day, the music industry is so different but I think the more creative you are the better.

I think it is so great when artists use their voice to help other people and it is really great to be a part of the benefit.

I listen to everything. My I-Pod's really diverse-from guitar instrumentals to Rascal Flatts to Usher.

The song could start with a riff that I base the song around. Or a chord progression or a melody I have, I just write a story about it. Lyric-wise, it's cool to have someone else's input too.

If you can have everything at fifty that you wanted when you were fifteen, you're happy.

I have been chastised by a president, I have antagonized and angered presidents, and I have taken on my own leadership.

Remain true to yourself and your philosophy.

I can write for a long time on one novel and not get tired.

I like pessimists. They’re always the ones who bring life jackets for the boat.

You can have the best of intentions and think you're doing the right thing but you fall down when you're going against your own instinct.

Do not ask yourself if your love is big enough, because love is neither big nor small, it is simply love.

I am repelled by those who voice the word 'nature', without having any trace of it in their hearts.

A paranoid thinks that sinister forces are out to get him, not realizing that they are out to get everybody.