Home is a place from which you can draw strength.

Being a songwriter requires versatility while being an artist requires you to create a cohesive body of work. I truly enjoy both.

Taking constructive criticism from others is required to get to the next level.

My strength is in my ability to be versatile.

No matter what you're going through, there is no temporary feeling or circumstance that can take away the core of who you are.

The people who come out on top in music business have persistence. It is key! Fall down seven times; stand up eight. It takes a lot of courage and an unwavering belief in yourself and your abilities.

Everyone faces challenges from the fierce competition as well as the manipulative crooks that are rampant throughout the music business.

I have certainly faced my fair share and will likely come across more. These experiences have been fuel for my music. Facing these challenges has forced me to recognize my own inner strength.

Knowing how to market yourself and your press materials is key.

In Europe, radio stations are owned by a variety of different entities, so there is less uniformity on radio programming and more opportunity for artists to get radio play and break overseas.

Many artists who sign deals in the US and UK get the benefit of worldwide promotion and have a better shot at breaking globally.

The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Forgiveness is freedom. It's something you do for yourself - to keep who you are intact. Now that I think about it - in some ways, it's kind of a selfish act.

Jesus didn’t die to save me from God. Jesus died to save me from myself.

HATRED, n. A sentiment appropriate to the occasion of another's superiority.

Er, I say, are you going to be able to get me out?

There is no other organ quite like the uterus. If men had such an organ they would brag about it. So should we

Most people named Willie are either in prison or on the armwrestling circuit.

Music does not know the difference between people; it only speaks to their hearts. It is the only form of communication that can bring this terrible world together.

Eternity's a terrible thought. I mean, where's it all going to end?

The nature of man is evil; what is good in him is artificial.