A lot of artists don't like the sound of their voice. They're put off by it.

Rock was always part of my heart and soul. But the times just changed and everybody wanted to dance.

There's nothing more exciting than playing live for the people. Just play it, just do it.

I'm known for being a good listener. Most people need a lot of love and encouragement and I'm more than willing to give a person all the encouragement and time they need.

I feel like before I came to the planet I asked God for the gift of music. I didn't want to come here without the gift of music and God granted it to me.

I just want to play for the people, give my new sound to them, and encourage them and be encouraged by people.

I wanted to be Jimi Hendrix's drummer when I was in high school, but I graduated in 1970, the year he died.

I take jobs with people I admire, people with incredible talent who aren't necessarily big sellers.

I think it's artist's role to give and to receive and the people to give it, hear it, vibe on it, and give it back around again.

Ray Gomez is one of the greatest guitarists of all times!

I'm starting to think that my level of intrigue outweighs my fear of controversy.

I travel for the great stories now ready tell, and those waiting to be told.

Cruel irony, the poor man tormented with hunger feeds those who plead his case.

The world is extremely interesting to a joyful soul.

All things are perceived in the light of charity, and hence under the aspect of beauty; for beauty is simply reality seen with the eyes of love.

Gain control of the emotions. Be the helmsperson and not blown around by the winds of emotion. While there will be winds, you can navigate them or even use them to expedite your journey.

Every successful person I know starts before they feel ready.

Dutch painting: daily life is enough.

If you take all your meals seriously, none of them gets a chance to matter.

Full many a gem of purest ray serene The dark unfathom'd caves of ocean bear: Full many a flower is born to blush unseen, And waste its sweetness on the desert air.