I love the creative process. That's always been the closest thing to my heart, creating something.

Don't be afraid of the shadows, it only means there's a light nearby.

I wanted to be a veterinarian until I saw a video of a vet performing surgery on a dog. Then I decided I wanted to be a pianist.

I am Evanescence. I am the only original member. I have basically hired the band. Evanescence has become me. It is mine and it's exactly how I want it to be.

Evanescence fans aren't the popular kids in school. They aren't the cheerleaders. It's the art kids and the nerds and the kids who grow up to be the most interesting creative people.

A fan once asked if he could have a piece of my hair for voodoo. I said no, so he hugged me and plucked out a couple of hairs and ran off.

I love sushi. But after too much of it, it just starts to taste like a dead animal that hasn't been cooked.

I love my cats more than I love most people. Probably more than is healthy.

Inspiration comes in the middle of the night when you should be doing homework.

Music is therapy for me. It's my outlet for every negative thing I've ever been through. It lets me turn something bad into something beautiful.

Honestly I just wear what I like. You know why? 'Cause I can, I'm a rock star.

God is never far from His people, even when they are far from Him.

Conscience is like a pet: If you spoil it by too much attention it'll start yipping at the most inopportune times.

DANWhat do you want?ALICETo be loved.DANThat simple?ALICE It's a big want.

I don't want to hide. I want to slow dance with you again. I want to dance with you forever.

There is no secret formula--only a life committed to a close walk with God.

Don't go through life, grow through life.

There's an old man sitting next to me, making love to his tonic and gin.

I have sought you out to cure me.' 'To cure you of what?' 'Of this cursed affliction.' 'I cannot cure stupidity.' Scapegrace frowned.

So use your own property as not to injure that of another

And you wish to be a poet; and you wish to be a lover.