Yes, too much emphasis is put on outward physical attributes in every area of American life.

There's nothing to compare to live music, there just isn't anything.

That's why you find a lot of entertainers are insecure, because it's the perfect camouflage for insecurity.

I had a fear of being alone.

Well, we all know that self-esteem comes from what you think of you, not what other people think of you.

The scripture that God used to save me was Isaiah 7.14, which today is still my favourite verse in the Bible.

God allows circumstances to build us up. God has got our back.

At first I was afraid, I was petrified, kept thinking I could never live without you by my side. But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong, and I grew strong.

All through my young life I wanted to sing, although nobody in my family knew it.

I've got all my life to live and I've got all my love to give

When I'm on stage, all is right with the world.

You will meet great beings when you come out of the well and see the world.

God bless humankind.

When hope is not pinned wriggling onto a shiny image or expectation, it sometimes floats forth and opens.

Touch her,” he said in Scott’s ear, his voice low and threatening, “and it’ll be the biggest regret of your life.

Every new concept first comes to the mind in a judgment.

It's important to give back to the community. I want to make a difference in the world!

Scientology...is not a religion.

Deep down, I believed that I was supposed to win. And if I didn’t, it was because of ME.

Other men have acquired fame by industry, but this man by indolence.

Infirm of purpose! Give me the daggers: the sleeping and the dead are but as pictures: ‘tis the eye of childhood that fears a painted devil