I like to go into the studio and start work on a project when it's time. I don't like to do it too early or too late.

I just try and get better and better at me with every album.

For me, when I want to be emotionally moved by a vocal, I don't want to hear auto tune on it, I want to hear the beautiful imperfections.

I think the one thing for me that's been working is just authenticity.

I don't really chase trends and fads because they are fleeting.

I've learned in my older age how to let it go when things don't work out, because something incredible that I don't know about yet is probably right around the corner.

If you're mourning, cry, scream and purge whatever is going on inside you emotionally. That's part of the process. And keep those that love you very close as you go through it.

One of the least enjoyable things for me to do is to talk about myself.

Being a parent is not easy, but speaking for myself, it's a wonderful blessing and the most rewarding job I've ever had.

I like to leave all of my soul on the stage where I perform.

I think that whatever you do, if you're a singer, a rapper, an architect, dentist, treat that like when you're doing it, your whole career depends on that moment.

Be bold. Don’t wait. Go ahead.

What sells a book sells a book, same in traditional or self-publishing. You gotta shake your tail feathers.

For happiness don't pursue satisfaction, but pursue heroism.

The elements of life are dynamic patterns of mass and energy, events rather than objects.

Since I learned the Secret and started applying it to my life, my life has truly become magical, I think the kind of life that everybody dreams of and I live on a day to day basis.

In every film, whether it's a fictional character or not, you create an idea of the character and for me I always do a bad impersonation to start with.

The ground that a good man treads is hallowed.

A king, realizing his incompetence, can either delegate or abdicate his duties. A father can do neither. If only sons could see the paradox, they would understand the dilemma.

If there is any trouble within your heart - be free, in the name of Jesus Christ

The pressure of the [election] campaign has a wonderful way of revealing your strengths and weaknesses.