You deal. You survive. You grow up and you build a career. And you remember these big/little hardships. They make you human.

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.

Progressing at a snail’s pace is still progress, and slow progress is better than no progress. Never be stagnant, and never give up.

So many of the bands that influenced me growing up were English, even if I didn't realise it. English pop ruled the world in the '80s!

Modern theologians are like a pack of dogs who spend most of their time sniffing each other's behinds.

Old age takes in part savoury wisdom for its food - see to that your old age will not lack in nourishment.

You never realize what the aftereffect of your activities, however in the event that you don't do anything, obviously there will be no outcome.

Life is a do-it-yourself kit, so do it yourself. Work. Practice.

September 11 awoke us to the threat of terrorism. It was forever bookmarked in our history as the day when life as Americans knew it, changed forever.

Our lives are quite boring. I spend a lot of time watching Coronation Street and Eastenders.

Greatest hits is easy because one has nothing to do - except that we both, Roger and I, felt that new songs should be there because I've been away for awhile.

It is in identifying yourself with the hopes, dreams, fears and longings of others that you may understand them and help them.