I am pretty good about taking breaks. I know when it's time to step aside and chill out.

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.

If you have a warm heart and you care for others you'll be happy and the community in which you live will be happier too.

Seek not outside yourself for love, because what you are looking for is what you really are.

I'm a human being and I fall in love and sometimes I don't have control of every situation.

whatever is profound loves masks; what is most profound even hates image and parable.

Woo her not till thou hast seen her mother, for a score of years worketh wonders.

We turn skeletons into goddesses and look to them as if they might teach us how not to need.

I am no more humble than my talents require.

There are three sides to every story: my side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently.

Mandela? He lasted 27 years in prison but he never could've done 30.

Jazz comes from a tradition where it swings. Swing was the main ingredient of jazz. And once it loses the swing...well, that's it.