There's something about [pain] that excites me. If I'm feeling really awful about something, it's because I haven't experienced it before. There's something I need to learn from it.

So for those of you falling in love, Keep it kind, keep it good, keep it right. Throw yourself in the midst of danger, But keep one eye open at night.

My own brain. When I get it out of the way, I'm fine.

Love could solve everything.

I once heard someone doing a karaoke version of my song. That was pretty funny.

My breaking heart and I agree, that you and I could never be, so with my best...my very best, I set you free

I'm a big believer that there's a reason for everything. I'm a hopeless optimist.

Follow your instincts, and handle all with respect and diplomacy.

Everyone is more than what you see on the cover; we all run deep and have our story.

I wish you health, and more than wealth, I wish you love

I used to find places in high school and college, empty rooms or spaces with pianos. Instead of going to a party, I'd play alone for hours. It became my buddy.

Nobody can love you if you don't love yourself.

Criticism of one’s appearance hurts, no matter what.

Most of us humans have no idea how stressful any change is for animals.

The vision of personalised public services - meeting the individual needs of all our citizens - requires continuing reform in the way services are delivered

When your life is working there will be an absence of drama

In listening and stillness there is nobody who is still, and this stillness doesn't refer to any object; it is absolutely objectless; it is our real nature.

History, to be above evasion or dispute, must stand on documents, not on opinions.

Once I'd chosen the songs, it seemed like it would just be a question then of recording them. But it's a case of trying to re-invent the songs; taking them in different directions.

One must from time to time attempt things that are beyond one's capacity.

I'm so tired of hearing casting directors ask if I have a sore throat. The people who have told me that my voice is distinctive, it's unusual...those people have always been close to my heart.