When I make my own music, there is no external producer. I just do everything as quickly as possible. I try not to overthink things.

I think I just liked the idea that I could make something, that I could communicate some sort of idea through music.

Before I started making music I felt like I couldn't affect anything in the world.

In this world, no word is being uselessly spoken.

Life itself seeks fulfillment as plants seek sunlight.

Perhaps that's what we're all looking for - desire undiluted by habit.

I hate brandy...it stinks of modern literature.

Young people . . , God wants us to be victorious. He wants you to triumph over all of your foes. Stalwart and brave we must stand. God is at the helm. There is no reason for defeat.

Laughing is a medicine. It releases this amazing stuff.

I grew up a Phillies fan. Me and my buddies tailgated a couple of times when they won the World Series. I like just being in that atmosphere.

Nature always wears the colors of the spirit. To a man laboring under calamity, the heat of his own fire hath sadness in it.

I was so skinny, they gave me the nickname stechetto - the stick. I was tall, thin, ugly and dark like an Arab girl. I looked strange. All eyes. No flesh on my bones.

I think I'm a better comedic actress than I am a dramatic actress, but everybody believes I'm this dramatic actress and I'll take it.