I didn't want to be an artist.

I listen to both oldies and contemporary stations. I enjoy listening to current stuff because there's an energy to it that's inspiring.

You've got to get up every morning with a smile on your face And show the world all the love in your heart.

I'm like a plant, I reach for the sun.

When my soul was in the lost-and-found You came along to claim it.

I still believe that everyone is beautiful in some way and by seeing the beauty in others we make ourselves more beautiful.

Do the things you believe in, in the name of love. And know that, you aren't alone. We all have doubts and fears.

My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue, an everlasting vision of the ever changing view.

Not only do you want to leave the audience wanting more, you want to leave yourself wanting more.

It's a very worthy cause. This should happen, and I do believe that tenacity counts. Not going away matters.

Tonight the light of love is in your eyes, But will you love me tomorrow?

As Christians, we should live a Kingdom-driven life

Strong-willed heart, always makes me feel so touched. It reminds me about some 'fall and rise again' in my life.

...that icy glass reduces your beauty - dims your fire - let me be your mirror...

Don't wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect.

Millions of children are disempowered and we need to empower them.

I stared up at the ebbing quarter moon and the stars scattered like a handful of salt across the faraway sky.

For me, music is sort of the art that I can't incorporate into my person the way I want to.

There are huge challenges ahead for this country but also huge opportunities. We can make this country stronger and fairer.

Is it not a noble farce, wherein kings, republics, and emperors have for so many ages played their parts, and to which the whole vast universe serves for a theatre?

Philanthropic people lose all sense of humanity. It is their distinguishing characteristic.