I always try to be very human in my performances and hang out with my fans. It is cool to be a celebrity, but at the end of the day I want to empower my audience and say, 'Hey, I am just like you.

I used to bring my sketchbook to gym class and doodle, because I am a very uncoordinated athlete.

I can lick my elbow. I know that's supposed to be impossible, but I can do it!

I've never feared the unexpected.

I think the most challenging part of being a performer is just making sure that people know that when you get up there every night, it's unique and that you care.

I've always been a really really big Sheryl Crow fan. I just respect what she does in a way that she just remains true to her music and sort of has just been real. She isn't trying too hard ever.

I am very busy and don't have a lot of down time, but I write my best songs in those situations. I enjoy my life the most when I have a bunch of things going on at the same time.

As you get older, challenges arise that you aren't prepared for, but what got me through it was music.

I like to perform live like we're all just hanging out in my living room. I'm totally casual and informal on stage.

I think just being on 'One Tree Hill' has given me a lot of confidence.

Music is such a healing thing, no matter who you are.

We...believe that art is religious, because it is one of man's highest aspirations. There is no such thing as pagan art, only good and bad art.

The most important decision you will ever make is the decision you make about eternity.

Announcing your plans is a good way to hear God laugh.

Surgeon General's warning ought to read: Smoking has been determined t0 cause cancer, heart disease & rednecks with seniority.

You can transmute love, ignore it, muddle it, but you can never pull it out of you.

It is always pleasant to be urged to do something on the ground that one can do it well.

Solitude is the nurse of enthusiasm, enthusiasm is the true part of genius.

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said this week there's a good chance we never get bin Laden. bin Laden! We couldn't even get O.J.!

It's logical for us to sing, but not necessarily operatic pieces.

Heres the thing: If youre taking roles that arent intimidating you, and I think this is a cliche that a lot of actors say, but if its not intimidating you, then why are you doing it?