I know there will be no more tears in heaven.

Every time you pick up your guitar to play, play as if it's the last time.

My driving philosophy about making music is that you can reduce it all down to one note if that note is played with the right kind of sincerity.

Risk is trying to control something you are powerless over.

Music survives everything, and like God, it is always present. It needs no help, and suffers no hindrance.

It's been up to me to inspire me.

One of the most beneficial things I've ever learned is how to keep my mouth shut.

All along this path I tread, my heart betrays my weary head, with nothing but my love to save, from the cradle to the grave.

Music became a healer for me. And I learned to listen with all my being. I found that it could wipe away all fear and confusion.

For me there is something primitively soothing about this music, and it went straight to my nervous system, making me feel ten feet tall.

There are people these days who can do things on the guitar which are beyond my reach. There's one guy who plays with Queen who can do things I would dream of doing. I sincerely mean that.

Coincidences happen, but only once

Gratitude is the key to manifestation, for gratitude connects you directly to the source.

My biggest dream to connect people through music has come true. In a world where there are enough reasons to separate us, the Oscars have unified us.

I always said that if I have the perfect club then I should play the perfect game.

It Girl' is such a weird term. It implies I go to parties and drink champagne.

How simple it is to see that all the worry in the world cannot control the future.

Self-awareness gives you the capacity to learn from your mistakes as well as your successes. It enables you to keep growing.

An actress, around 40, on television, that's where you get the most torture, I think.

The world would be a poorer place without Doctor Who.

An interim government was set up in Afghanistan. It included two women, one of whom was Minister of Women's Affairs. Man, who'd she have to show here ankles to to get that job?