Nothing like seeing the genesis of the relationship between an instrument and a child.

Everyday I see a little more of my father in me.

I don't want to impress, I want to inspire.

From the cradle to the grave, temptations all around. But no matter how good the fix, its gonna take you down.

It took a while for her to figure out she could run but when she did she was long gone, Long gone.

I think the industry is oblivious to the fact that most people listen to all kinds of stuff. I personally don't know of anyone who listens to only one genre of music. It's vanity because no one does.

You changed my life. You changed my ways. I don't even recognize myself these days. It must be a reflection of you, only you.

Since I was a kid I just wanted to be in Nashville.

I think it took me a while to convince Nashville that what I do is genuine and my heart's in the right place, and I love country music.

If it's a real dream it's uncrushable.

Life is about holding on and letting go.

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

The faster you go, the idler you get.

Never let the light in your eyes fade...You are beautiful just the way youare..

Sustainability before ambition. Okal Rel.

Conducting has more to do with singing and breathing than with piano-playing.

One who dresses in rags that have been washed clean dresses cleanly to be sure, but raggedly nonetheless.

Thought is only a flash between two long nights, but this flash is everything.

Over coffee and orange juice the embryonic suicide brightens visibly.

Nuclear proliferation - the proliferation of WMDs altogether - is one of the greatest dangers of our time.

My first instinct is to push you until you break just to see how hard I have to press.