People like controversy because that's what sells.

Life's a climb. But the view is great.

I probably have an earlier curfew than anyone. My mom wants to keep me really safe and my dad's not overly protective, but he's a dad no matter what.

When Life Puts You in Tough Situations, Don't Say 'Why Me', Say 'Try Me'

Anyone that hates on you is always below you, because they're just jealous of what you have.

If you believe in yourself anything is possible.

Always look forward and try to push pass the negativity. I think everyone's beautiful and they deserve to be happy no matter what.

The greatest opportunities in life come with fear and risk.

You can't blame me for who I am.

Remember that only God can judge us; forget the haters, because Somebody loves you.

It is important to ask yourself why you’re doing what you’re doing and what purpose it serves in the big picture.

Strategy is 5 percent thinking, 95 percent execution. And strategy execution is 5 percent technical, 95 percent people-related.

It is the fight alone that pleases us, not the victory.

I'd rather be shot than be seen falling out of some trendy club.

To not be modest about it, you'll find that with only a couple of exceptions, most of the musicians that I've worked with have done their best work by far with me.

All that is good in art is the expression of one soul talking to another, and is precious according to the greatness of the soul that utters it.

Love is a burning thing and it makes a firey ring.

Garlic is as good as ten mothers.

An artist is somebody who enters into competition with God.

Be the kind of friend who makes it easier for others to obey the commandments when they are with you.