Knowing how to market yourself and your press materials is key.

Being a songwriter requires versatility while being an artist requires you to create a cohesive body of work. I truly enjoy both.

Taking constructive criticism from others is required to get to the next level.

My strength is in my ability to be versatile.

No matter what you're going through, there is no temporary feeling or circumstance that can take away the core of who you are.

Home is a place from which you can draw strength.

The people who come out on top in music business have persistence. It is key! Fall down seven times; stand up eight. It takes a lot of courage and an unwavering belief in yourself and your abilities.

Everyone faces challenges from the fierce competition as well as the manipulative crooks that are rampant throughout the music business.

I have certainly faced my fair share and will likely come across more. These experiences have been fuel for my music. Facing these challenges has forced me to recognize my own inner strength.

In Europe, radio stations are owned by a variety of different entities, so there is less uniformity on radio programming and more opportunity for artists to get radio play and break overseas.

Many artists who sign deals in the US and UK get the benefit of worldwide promotion and have a better shot at breaking globally.

Don't allow ignorance to further enslave your destiny.

It is great to read. You will discover wisdom.

I didn't want to see her. I was desperate to see her. I wanted to hold it together. I wanted to melt down right at her feet and scream, Look what you've done to me.

Beauty is the only master to serve.

Dean Meminger was quicker than 11:15 Mass at a seaside resort.

There is a huge difference between being tolerant and tolerating intolerance

All of your brain cells rotting from weed, feeling like if you ain’t got it life’s not as complete.

Of all the tyrants the world affords, our own affections are the fiercest lords.

I was a very imaginative and theatrical child and wasn't afraid of being in front of a camera.

For me, Christ has always symbolized the true type of the Jewish martyr.