Bands are like relationships, you know. You are kind of in a relationship with a bunch of people at one time, but this feels like a relationship that is actually working.

I'm just a wimpy baby. We almost called the band Forever Teens because I feel like we're all kind of permanently youthful.

We all just really love teen movies and teen music and I've just always been fixated on that, so I'm just kind of immature about that kind of stuff still.

I definitely like being in bands with other women because it's just, I don't know, it's just better.

I think some aspects of writing can be taught. Obviously, you can't teach vision or talent. But you can help with comfort.

You can renew your spirit and strength, if you take time to rest your soul.

a human body has a machine which he uses so learn how this machine works to get the best result.

Despair? I don't despair. I have never once in my life despaired anything. I make a point not to go further than resignation.

The only way the weight of the world can break you down, is if you carry it the wrong way.

I do not deny "God", because that word conveys to me no idea, and I cannot deny that which presents to me no distinct affirmation, and of which the would-be affirmer has no conception.

The trials of living and the pangs of disease make even the short span of life too long.

As a rule, my focus is on classical music, but I love jazz. I love everything, actually.

I really believe there's no such thing as accidents, only opportunities. God gives everyone the ingredients to a good, happy life. It's up to us to make the most of them.

When you look at athletes, they have fundamentals.